Reviews of Gate 1 Travel (Travel Agency)

Luba Tsoglin

Our cruise down the Danube River was fantastic! We had a fabulous time! The tour guides were very well organized and they worked very hard to make everything run very smoothly. They were always cheerful and helpful. The food on the Amadeus Royal was gourmet, and thankfully the portions were on the small side which allowed us to try many different dishes! The weather was perfect, only one morning of rain (until around 10 am) and we loved sitting out on the sun deck to enjoy the view. What a peaceful ride down the Danube! We learned so much about the history of the Old World, we feel that we have really grown in our understanding about the countries along the Danube. When we got to Budapest, we were surprised with a bottle of champagne, a bottle of water and two delicious pieces of cake and a note from the management of the Hilton congratulating us on our 40th wedding anniversary! They could have known about our anniversary only through Gate 1! Thank you very much for helping us to set up such a memorable trip. We are so glad that we chose Gate 1!

Heidi Hayes

Great Gate 1 is fabulous for wonderful deals 2 exciting places. Subscribe and every week you will get their specials, which are really great. I'm planning to go on many of their trips after I get my covid vaccine. Went on their Moroccan trip and it was absolutely fabulous!

Emily Mann

We have just come back from a 9 day fly and drive of Tuscany. We could not be more pleased, as usual the hotel was superb the car spacious and the country side beautiful. We drove all over putting more than 1,000 miles on the car. Being on your own lets you have some unusual and exciting experiences. I highly recommend seeing Italy this way. This was not our first experience with Gate1 they are the best. We have been to Italy three times, France, Spain, Ireland and China all with Gate1 now planning on going to Greece. Keep the trips coming Gate1.

Sedric Ketchum

I am happy to say that our second trip (to China) with G1 was better than the first (to Egypt) and the first was good. We really appreciate how G1 handled all the details from lodging to meals to transportation to social engagement to cultural exposure so that we could just show up according to schedule and enjoy the trip. Our tour manager was stellar exhibiting a good combination of command and accommodation to keep order and comfort among the 30 of us she was responsible for. She was a master of diplomacy, logistics management and managing expectations. We especially appreciated how she went above and beyond to facilitate our visit with the Panda cubs in Chengdu. We were not sure if this would be a guarantee but she and her team made it so and we so appreciate that. It was great that on this trip we got to see the sites that we knew we wanted to see but also a number of sites that we would not have known we wanted to see but which on seeing them greatly enriched the trip. The trips to the Buddhist sacred mountain, Mt,. Emei, the sitting Buddha at Leshan, the morning visit to the park and the Muslim Market Street in Xian and the evening shows (Sichuan Opera, Tang Dynasty and Shanghai Acrobats), were especially nice surprises during the trip which we would have missed without the forethought and planning of our guides. We also enjoyed the good balance that existed between planned sightseeing time and down time to wander and rest. Nice flexible order is what I call it. As on our last G1 trip, we were reminded of the bonus advantage of all the great people one gets to meet which enriches the social experience and lends an element of safety. We are already planning our next G1 trip!

Debbie Centeno

My husband and I had a wonderful trip visiting Thailand and Cambodia (15 days). That was our first experience traveling with the group and everything was above our expectation. Starting with very easy booking process online, perfect flight connection (just one stop for 1,5 hour in Tokyo), choice of hotels and trip itinerary . Gate 1 takes you places of the beaten track-we visited local school, had dinner at the Thai family home, got a ride on an ox-cart and visited floating fishing villages. A large part of the great experience for the tour can be attributed to very knowledgeable, professional tour guide Steven. We got excellent value for our money spent , I am going to plan my future trips with Gate 1 and recommend it to my friends.

Louis Avallone

My husband and I booked the 10 Day Greek Islander tour through Gate 1 Travel. It was an independent vacation which included travel to Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens. This was our first experience with Gate 1 Travel and we were very impressed. Beginning with booking the tour, the staff at Gate 1 was very professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. They were able to answer any question that I asked. Also, I was a bit particular about the flight times and they were very accommodating, booking the flights that I preferred instead of the flights that were included with the package. We chose to stay in the Plan A hotels, which were quite nice. They have done a great job with choosing the hotels for this package. At the Lilium Santorini Villa, we had an amazing view of the incredible Caldera. Although the rooms were simple, they were clean and the hotel staff were very helpful. The Petasos Beach Hotel in Mykonos is one of the nicest hotels we have ever stayed at. It is very modern, clean and very conveniently located near several beaches, including their own private beach. The breakfast at Petasos was excellent! Although the Royal Olympic hotel in Athens is quite old, it is located within walking distance of all of the Athens attractions. All of our travel arrangements - airline tickets, airport transfers, hotel reservations, ferry tickets, etc. - went very smoothly. At each destination, there were representatives form Gate 1 to greet us, answer any questions we had, and to make sure that we got to where we needed to go. They were very professional, pleasant to deal with and had some excellent suggestions on how best to use our time in each destination. Lastly, our travel documents (30 pages worth) were in excellent order when we received them. Everything we needed was there including answers to a lot of our questions as well as several good travel suggestions when travelling to a foreign country. If I had one complaint, it is that they wait too long to send out the documents. They sent them about 3 weeks prior to the trip and since this was our first experience with Gate 1, I was a bit concerned until we got them. This wasn't really an issue since everything was in perfect order. All in all, this was one of our best vacations ever and booking it through Gate 1 made it easy to enjoy the trip and not worry about our travel arrangements.

Diane Gruman

We were a party of 10 people traveling on the 9 Day Affordable Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris and London tour last month. Unfortunately our plane was delayed departing from Philadelphia so we arrived late to the Amsterdam airport. We went to the designated spot to find our shuttle but there was no one there so we called the phone numbers Gate1 provided. No one answered so we were forced to take a taxi to the hotel. Gate1 refuses to reimburse us for the taxi ride so please be aware that if your flight is delayed you will be stranded at the airport.

Tina Wayt

I got back in the States on May 15, 2014 from the 11-day London, Paris and Rome Trip and it was one of the best experiences of my life. As independent travelers and our first Europe trip, we had zero issues with Gate 1 Travel's customer service and we were amazed at how easy and forthcoming everything was. Additionally when we had flight delays (which was of no fault to Gate 1), a quick call to Gate 1 advising them of our delay was all that was needed to ensure our airport transfer was aware of our delay. All transfers were on time and even early every pickup. Every vehicle was clean and knew exactly what to do and where to go. The service throughout the entire trip, beginning with Gate 1 Travel was superb. For the price and service, it couldn't have gotten any better. I highly recommend Gate 1 Travel for your next trip. Thank you Gate 1 for making our first European trip memorable and carefree. I look forward to traveling with you in the near future!

Donald Hankins

My wife and I had a wonderful experience on our tour of France--7 days on a riverboat out of Lyon on the Saone & Rhone Rivers and then 3 days in Paris. Once we were on board our Gate1 riverboat in Lyon, our Tour Director Lorin Dragan was there to assist us. From that point on he handled all our requirements in a very capable and excellent manner, spoke and understood English remarkably well, and always went beyond the call of duty. His understanding of the history of France was excellent, as well as how France operates today. Besides all this, Lorin was a nice person who took great care of our own group of 10. We would love to do a tour with him again. The itinerary of our riverboat tour was fabulous. Our only concern was that we would have liked to have stayed longer in Lyon, Avignon and Arles---maybe instead of 7 days, a 10 or 12 day riverboat tour visiting the same locations would have been better. The local guides were very good and all the riverboat staff (from the Captain to our maids) were top notch and always had a smile on their faces. Our meals were consistently great, especially with the complimentary wine. We began and ended our days in the dining room on board the Amadeus Symphony; the experience was always positive and happy for everyone there. We enjoyed our 3 days and nights in Paris. Our Tour Director Lorin accommodated us from Lyon to Paris via the fast train, and then once we were checked-in he gave us a private one hour walking tour of Paris that enabled us to better navigate this city of lights on our own during our stay. Our hotel accommodations were excellent and its location was near all the many wonderful sights of Paris. Overall, we received excellent value from Gate1 and now are thinking we might like to do this same tour again.

Maureen D'Mello

First Time with Gate 1, Great trip to Thailand. Our tour guide, Jumbo, was super. The Hotels were wonderful and the attention to details was great. The Value was better than other tour group I have traveled with. Will Travel again with Gate 1.

Wilma Persaud

Amazing Turkey My wife and I recently returned from a Gate1 trip to Turkey. The trip we took was the 13 Day Affordable vacation. My wife and I travel a lot and have been on many trips such as this one, but we have never had such an amazing trip at such a low cost. If you are trying to save money, yet go on a once in a life time vacation, this is the trip for you. We saw so many amazing biblical and ancient places in Turkey. The highlights of the trip have to be the ancient Roman city of Ephesus and Cappadocia. Cappadocia is a “must see” for any traveler. The vast underground cities, ancient underground churches and the old Silk Road camel stops are simply amazing to see. On top of these breathtaking sights you also see the ancient city of Troy, Istanbul, and the Pamukkale hot springs. This is our seventh trip using Gate1 and we have never been disappointed. However, many of our fellow travelers have been on ten or more with this company. For the price, service and quality of hotels and meals, this is the best company on the market for travel. We plan to use them many more times in the future.

Jeff Flagel

My daughter and I had a fabulous time on our independent trip to England and 9 Day France with Loire Valley and Normandy Tour. Saw so many beautiful places and met some wonderful people on the tour.Our tour director Jenny , could not have better.She was extremely knowledgeable and her organizational skills and attention to detail allowed us to have the carefree vacation we had been hoping for.The itinerary for the trip was perfect for us- castles in the Loire Valley, Mont St Michel abbey, Normandy Landing Sites and American Cemetery, Monet's garden in Giverny and Paris,,were all places that we had been dreaming of seeing for years and they were even more impressive than we had imagined.Paris is such a beautiful place and although it rained both weekends we were there , it did not dampen our excitement at being in the world's grandest city. Would love to return there one day, Was very impressed with the overall service and quality that Gate 1 provided and felt the trip was an exceptionally good value for the money.Will definitely recommend Gate 1 to all my friends and family and am already looking forward to my next trip with them.

Debra Raiche

We just returned from Gate 1, seven day trip to Dubai, My Wife and I truly enjoyed every moment of the trip. The staff at Gate 1 were the most professional we have encountered in a very long time. The entire process from start to finish went smooth and flawless. The location of the hotel and the fact the it was brand new made the experience outstanding. The food, at breakfast and special dinners were great. The tour guide as well as all on site Gate 1 personnel were very knowledgeable and no question went unanswered. The country was very eye opening and must be seen to fully understand. We would like to commend Gate 1 on this most enjoyable tour, all at a very affordable price.

Pam Lakhani

Just returned from an 8-day Classic Greece tour with Gate 1. One of my friends from college had recommended the site to me and I was always reluctant to take escorted tours. This was such an amazing eye-opening experience to be traveling through a country with such knowledgeable and friendly Gate 1 staff throughout our trip. Our tour guide, Yiannis, was just perfect. His passion for what he does truly comes through and I learned so much about Greek history as a bonus. The sightseeing and the hotels were fabulous. Thank you, Gate 1, for such a memorable vacation. Already planning our next trip and I would definitely recommend the site to anyone I know.

Christel

The 5 day Northern Lights tour with Gate 1 Travel was a fantastic experience! The hotel was good, the staff was super courteous and helpful, the tour guides were experienced.I had a great time, it was my first solo trip, and i was skeptical at first, but it turned out out to be memorable and exciting. The tours were well planned, flights were on time, and the people with me on the same trip were courteous and nice. This was my first time with Gate 1 Travel and am planning the Peru trip with them soon:)

Ginny Kollewe

I just came back from my trip to Israel and I want to thanks to all the Gate1 personnel here in The United States and Israel to make such incredible and unforgettable my vacations. This is my third trip with Gate 1 and as well as my previous one they impressed me with their efficient and efficacy that the tour guide conduct the tour. He answered all the questions we asked him. Since I arrived in Tel Avi through the end of my vacations I felt safe, comfortable and pleased. I strongly recommend Gate 1 for you future vacation

Ron Opsal

We recently came back from a 9 day tour of Ecuador (our third trip with Gate1). I'm just surprise that it exceeded my expectations of Ecuador. Overall the whole trip was excellent: LanEcuador airlines from Miami to Quito also was better than expected, because of the excellent service and cleanliness. The US dollar is the accepted currency, so there's no conversion or change to worry about. We found the people to be nice and honest, trustworthy, very respectful throughout and wherever we went... we just felt comfortable. The weather was beautiful in Quito (average 49 deg. - 67 deg) throughout the year. I had a headache in Termas Papallacta, because of the high altitude (13k+ ft. above sea level). Our guide (tour manager), Javier is very knowledgeable, compassionate, helpful, always ready to help or assist or give caution, direction, etc. for any situation. Several highlights of the trip were the beautiful sleeping accommodations at the Cabanas del Lago along the delicious food served. The Hacienda Melendez(sp?) pleasant family friendly atmosphere, specially the delicious food ( I had grilled trout with their special sauce) and also, the last Hacienda where we had delicious lunch and special music (like Mariachi) that we all enjoyed. There's much more to say, but it's too long already. I'm just glad we went and I highly recommend it to friends, relatives and all others.

bebeman Mansor

Just wanted to thank you and all of your staff for the amazing vacation. I have recommended Gate 1 to countless people upon my return. I had never been on a guided tour, and had some reservations. As soon as we arrived in Ecuador all my apprehensions disappeared. Antonio was there to greet us with a smile and made it super easy to get everyone organized. I traveled with a group of five friends, and all of us felt safe with Jhonny's expert driving. Everywhere we went the food and accommodations were fantastic! It was the little things on the trip that made it feel like a real vacation with friends and not a guided tour. Antonio made it feel personal, and you could see the love that he has for his country. It was the little things on the trip that Antonio didn't have to do that made the experience heartfelt. On one of our courtesy breaks we stopped by an ice cream shop that showed us how Ecuadorian ice cream is made (its delicious), at the Hot Springs the tour that was given to people that were willing to wake up early, late night karaoke at a village in the Amazon rain forest, trying guinea pig along with other local food, and making sure everyone had a wonderful farewell dinner our last night in Quito. I can not express enough how much fun, and how much I will cherish the memories created out of this experience. My friends and I look forward to repeat business with your company. Sincerely, John Ditgen

Tony McFadden

Machi Picchu, Peru....I took a trip to Peru with Gate 1 travel.... I had never done a tour trip before and this was excellent... The guide was well organized, great sense of humor, well educated about all the areas we went to and made sure that everyone in the group was well cared for. The sense of humor was the best and his wisdom about what we should do and not do was outstanding. I highly recommend Gate 1 travel for their highly professional way of doing tours... Any questions I had before the trip were answered quickly and covered any concerns I might have had. I would travel with them again......

Maryann Gullo

Had a wonderful 13 day trip to Morocco and couldn't have asked for better service. Our guide Ham Dan was one of the best ever and from our bus driver to the person who met us at the airport (both arriving and departing) Gate 1 provided 1st class service. We have taken many Gate 1 trips in the past and will certainly do so in the future.

Richard McAnally

Went on the Journey for the Believer 9 day Israel trip. What a wonderful time we had! 19 of us were on the tour all together. Mika our tour guide was wonderful!!!! She was so enthusiastic and knowledgable about her homeland. Gershon our bus driver was so such a nice person..very safe driver! Israel was even nicer than I thought... the beauty, history and culture. So much to see and we saw so much in the time we had... they really pack the days fully.The food and hotels were fantastic too! I look forward to another Gate 1 tour in the future!!!

Rik VanVagabond

My wife and I recently returned from a Gate 1 10 day tour of France, which included Paris, the Loire valley, the Normandy area and D-Day beaches, and back to Paris. The trip was fantastic. This was our first experience with Gate 1 and we were very impressed with their organization, getting all the details exact, timeliness to schedule, staying at quality hotels, and providing us a wealth of information during the various tours we took. Our main tour guide, Nino, was very experienced, possessed a wealth of knowledge and facts, and thus made our experience much more enriching. Although the weather wasn't the best, nevertheless we had a wonderful trip. We will definitely be looking for other Gate 1 trips to go on.

Janice Duong

We just got back from the l0-day trip to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We traveled with another couple, and all of us had such a great time. We loved riding through the Bavarian countryside, cruising down the Rhine River, visiting castles and spending time in the market squares in each city. Our tour director, Noel, made sure every detail was taken care of everywhere we went. It made visiting so many places so easy! Our coach driver, Paul, always made us feel comfortable riding with him, whether up in the Alps or on the freeway. We will definitely book another tour.

Ellen Korchek

This was a total 5 star 12 day vacation. Gate 1 arranged for us to have two days in Lisbon before the tour began. They arranged the same airline and hotel as the tour would have, When we arrived there was a welcome letter from the tour guide telling us when and where to meet him for the orientation about the tour. Everything about this trip was perfect; the tour guide ( exceptional) the food, the accommodations (hotels) the way the trip was planned, the bus driver and all the local guides. We felt we really got a good sense of each city we traveled to; the people, the history, etc. There was enough free time built in. We will surely travel again with Gate1.

Marylou Muir

Great experience in China with our lovely tour guides NINA (Beijing) and TOM (Shanghai)!! They treat us like family and not only that they bring a group of strangers together and turned us into friends. There was an incident where a couple from our tour group wondered off, because of timing we had to leave. But our tour guide stayed back to make sure they are okay and get back safely, she brought them back! That shows dedication and caring. I felt so loved and felt a home in a country half way around the world! This experience of my whole trip was incredible, I brought home new friendships and new outlooks!

Roger Hill

14 day Classic South Africa with Victoria Falls --The trip was wonderful. The cultural experiences (Cultural diversity tour, home-hosted dinner, visit to the school in Swaziland) were unforgettable. They were an excellent addition to the trip. Capetown was beautiful, the safari rides and cruises were excellent. Victoria Falls was awesome. A word to the wise -- skip The Boma at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. It was overpriced and not the experience that was advertised. Arthur's recommendation to extend the Kruger game drive to all day was spot on. As usual, Gate 1 Travel, through Arthur, handled everything without a hitch. Even the bus break-down was handled with class and patience. Thanks again! We love traveling with Gate 1!!!!

Amanda Mize

This tour on the Machu Picchu Miami Express was far more than we expected. The tour guides were exceptional and so excited about showing us their country and culture that we came home with the desire to learn even more about Peru and its history. Gate 1 took care of us from the time we made the first phone call about making reservations until we were on the final leg of our trip home. We will travel with Gate 1 again

Jan S.

We just got back from our 7 Day Classic Peru our with Gate 1 Travel and it was FANTASTIC. Totally exceeded our expectations. This was our first time ever on a group tour (we usually travel and plan on our own trips) and we were truly impressed. Our tour manager Mauricio was excellent, very professional and knowledgeable. I could not have asked for more (except we should have done the 10 day trip :-) which takes you to lake Titicaca). It is nice to know that Gate-1-travel uses professional, college trained, educated tour guides. We were also very moved with the outreach Gate-1-foundation gives to rural schools. It was a beautiful experience to interact with the children and their teacher, and to be able to help them with school supplies and clothes. I thank Gate-1 travel for helping these children and for allowing us to participate. Every single moment and experience of this trip was perfect, especially Machu Picchu, of course... We particularly loved our first hotel in the Sacred Valley: Inkallpa Valle Sagrado Hotel, Urubamba. It was so peaceful and picturesque and very in tune with nature. We used the spa the first day (great couples deal) since it was a bit rainy and we didn't have much time to go and explore before our greeting dinner. Throughout the trip, all the included and optional meals were very good, but it was particularly moving to have joined the optional dinner at a local family's house. They were so welcoming and nice. In Cusco our hotel was well situated, just about 15 min walk to the Plaza de Armas, or a 5 min cab ride (which should not cost you more than 5 soles, always negotiate before getting in). It is nice that Gate 1 gives you options to take additional tours or just take a leisure day to explore on your own. On one of our leisure mornings we visited the Inca Museum where we saw the inca mommies (very informative) and had lunch at MAP cafe which was amazing. Thanks again Gate 1 for such a great and affordable trip.

Larry Hilliard

My husband and I took a Gate 1 trip to Costa Rica less than a month ago and we loved it. We went to the Arenal Volcano, Montverde, Manual Antonio, and San Jose. Our tour guide Jose was excellent and we learned so much about the culture and history of Costa Rica. Our tour was a total of 10 days and everything from the food, to the accommodations were great. We would recommend Gate 1 tours if you are planning to go overseas and are unsure about venturing out on your own. They will educate you and give you the confidence to explore on your own. Overall we enjoyed our experience and will be using Gate 1 for our future travels.

Michaela Vallelonga

10 of our friends recently completed a 12-day European river cruise from Prague to Budapest, and found the Gate 1 tour to be well organized and great value for the money. Our tour managers were friendly & organized, and local guides were knowledgeable and informative. While the ship's amenities/entertainment were not comparable (and we should not expect it to be) to an ocean cruise ship, this was more than made up by the friendly staff and excellent food on board. Repeated customers of Gate 1 on the tour offered excellent comment son previous tours with Gate 1.

Susan Chiara

We booked an 8 day trip to Paris and Rome through Gate 1 Travel. The price including airfare and hotels was met with disbelief from our friends. The Hotels, were clean, accommodating and comfortably close to public transportation. Whenever we needed anything, from booking a flight to our departure airport, questions about the itinerary, or anything else we needed help with, they were just a phone call away providing us with prompt, courteous service. Our first trip to Europe could not have gone smoother or been more memorable.

Keep It Sunny with Summer

Wife and I went on a 11 Day Affordable Croatia & Slovenia Tour from Gate 1, on March 1. The trip was amazing. Tour took us through Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia. The countries were amazingly beautiful. Every city/town was had either amazing scenic views of the Adriatica, lakes, or mountains. They had history and culture as the area was heavily influenced by the Romans and the Venetians. The food was amazing, especially the live seafood. Everything over there was incredibly great for what you were receiving. In Pula, my wife and I had pizza, a pasta, and two drinks of good food for $11. Wife bought a whole winter wardrobe in Kotor(spelling ??) for $150. The hotels selected by Gate 1 were great. They had lake or ocean view and a great continental breakfast. The driver and the tour guides were great. My wife especially loved Peter who was funny and knowledgeable. The people on the tours were great; most repeat customers of Gate 1. We highly recommend Gate 1, as you really do receive an amazing value for what you pay. We also gone to Italy and Spain with Gate 1, and will be traveling with them later this year for Germany/Austria/Switzerland and another tour for Greece.

Still Life Yoga

We went to Iceland this time. It was our 4th trip with Gate1Travel. Also we went with them to Slovenia and Croatia, Peru, and Thailand. Every time we love it more and more. Very informative and caring guides, lovely atmosphere. A lot of pleasant memories and comparatively affordable trips, worth every penny we spent. Highly recommended to all. Planning to return to Gate1 Travel over and over.

Elfi Eades

Just completed a Gate1 tour of Portugal and Spain. The hotels were all 4 star and in great locations. The itinerary provided an opportunity to see all the major cities and attractions. Also included side trips to the Rock of Gibraltar and Morocco. The tour director was wonderful. She had extensive knowledge of all the cities on the tour.

Ellen Rubin

My husband and I just completed our third tour with Gate 1 Travel. This time we went to Ireland. Our past tours were to Turkey and Israel. As in our past experiences Gate 1 provided us with a wonderful experience. This began with our travel agent Judith who also helped us with our previous tours. Linda, our guide in Ireland was top notch. She was extremely pleasant, informative, and always helpful. Our bus driver was competent and courteous. The hotels we stayed at were clean, comfortable and in very desirable locations in terms of getting around when we had free time. The food was excellent (several choices were available at each meal). The sites we visited were great and they afforded us a fulfilling opportunity to become familiar with this beautiful country. We will definitely continue to use Gate 1 as our primary touring company

Sandra Bauer

I did the 9-day enchanting Italy tour in May 2014 and thoroughly enjoyed my vacation. I traveled with Gate 1 last year and once again they exceeded my expectations. The vacation was well organized down to each detail and our tour manager was amazing. I referred 3 friends...they were thoroughly pleased as well and will be traveling with Gate 1 again. If you truly want a top notch vacation experience at an excellent price, I would highly recommend Gate 1.

Ana Maria Guzman

We went to Peru on the 10 Day tour. It was absolutely fabulous. The hotels were great, the logistics were fantastic and each day was a new and wonderful experience. This is our 3rd trip with Gate 1 and we will not use another agency when we want a guided tour. The value received was incredible. There is no way your could do this type of trip on your own for even close to the same price. The beauty of Gate 1 and a guided tour is that all your travel time is spent actually seeing new things. No time spent looking for directions, hotels, resturants, etc. We did Turkey with Gate1 last year and had an equally great experience.

Robert Fleishman

Our Gate 1 trip of 9 Day Classic Iceland in September 2014 was phenomenal! We traveled there a day early and did the "Inside the Volcano Tour" with 2 of my kids while the other 2 went scuba diving. I thought that it would be all down hill from there, but I was wrong. Each day had something that Gate 1 had on the agenda that was outstanding; the Blue Lagoon, the waterfalls and Reynisfjara beach and the Skogar Folk Museum, the Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon boat excursion, the Geysir, the hike at Snafellsnes and the Bjarmarhofn Farm. It helped that I was prepared with waterproof rain jacket and pants and rain boots it helped to cut the wind too. :). We even had a crack in the night sky for a 45 minute Northern lights show in Borgames! It was on my son-in-laws bucket list and he was thrilled. Our tour manager was great. She gave us plenty of time to enjoy the areas and there were none of the connections with shopping and kickbacks. I did like the smaller size of the group too. I really liked the Iceland Air Hotel Natura in Reykjavik. The location was walking distance to town (a small hike) and I liked the complimentary bus passes available if you wanted to go a bit further or were too tired to walk. From beginning to end- booking with my favorite agent Kimber to saying goodbye to our tour guide Gate 1 has wonderful people working for them, coordinating trips and providing a positive memorable experience. Meals that were included were tasty and restaurants well chosen. Over the years we have taken numerous trips with Gate 1 and are looking forward to our next Gate 1 trip.

bill sova

We just returned from a 15 day tour of Turkey. What a great trip. The sites were wonderful and the guide was magnificent. I would certainly endorse this trip. This was my second Gate 1 escorted trip and both have been great. You get the sites with a guided tour and all transportation and most meals. You also get some free time to explore. Perfect combination.

Gerry Johnson

The trip to Croatia was excellent, Gate 1 Travel was very professional in arranging and providing trip details/information. The tour director was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great price as well that was hard to match from other travel companies. A great example of the Gate 1 service was the airline we were originally booked to was on strike, the team at the agency quickly switched our ticket at no charge to a different airline within a few hours. This prevented us from having to miss part of our trip. A+++++++++++

Richard Payton

My wife and I just returned from Gate1 Travel's 14 day tour of China with the four day Yangtze River Cruise. We have nothing but praises on how this trip went. The entire trip went like clockwork and the accommodations were first class during the entire trip. I was especially impressed with how our tour manager, who stayed with us throughout the 14 days, ensured that we stayed on schedule. He made arrangements for all of our luggage to be handled, completed group check-ins for all three of our in-country flights. The meals were excellent, although one evening we did need to take a break from Chinese and visit the local Pizza Hut. The side excursions, Tang Dynasty Dinner, Acrobatic Show, Shabaozhai Temple, and the Yangtze Stream all were well worth the extra money. I was very impressed with how knowledgeable and friendly the city guides were. Too bad the rating only goes up to 5-star, because Gate1 deserves more for this trip. We will definitely choose Gate1 again.

Jae D

We recently toured Ireland with Gate 1 and it was a marvelous experience! The country is beautiful and people friendly. The places visited are interesting, historical and beautiful. The tour guide was most excellent and made the trip enjoyable-she was very pleasant, quite knowledgeable about history and economics, and entertaining. She even sung us Irish songs! I recommend Gate 1 tremendously and visiting Ireland. We are traveling in 2015 with Gate 1 to Peru.

Nancy Green

We cannot say enough good things about our trip to Italy and Greece and our experience with Gate 1 Travel. This was our third trip to Italy (first to Greece) but our first with Gate 1. By far this was the best. The tour guides, hotels, meals, tours, etc. All were exceptional and enjoyable. We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Gate 1 and are already planning our next trip.

Jean-Pierre de Fortin

Went on the 8 Day Christmas Markets of Germany & Austria Tour, 12/5-/12/12/14. Overall, the trip was enjoyable. The Tour Guide/Coordinator was very knowledgeable, as were the local tour guides provided in each city visited. Took the optional half day our of Bratislava, Slovakia, which was well worth the money. Learned a great deal about all cities visited. Stayed in 4 different hotels, Holiday Inn Munich City Centre, Ramada Nuremberg Park Hotel, Castellani Parkhotel Salzburg, and the Leonardo Hotel Vienna. The hotels were sufficient, but the Leonardo's room was very small and bathroom not too convenient. Breakfast buffets were provided in each hotel, and were very good, but at Castellani, breakfast was very crowded and hard to find a table at which to sit. One dinner provided in Ramada and one dinner in the Castellani. Dinners were good. Also ate at the optional Vienna Tavern Wine Dinner, which was probably my best time, and I would highly recommend it. Like any group tour, I would not suggest if you don't like being with a group, getting up early, and being on the run most of the day. Tour did provide free time to shop, etc. This trip was well worth the money spent!

Lari Yasui

My wife and I traveled to India for a 7 day ("Golden Triangle") tour that included Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, home of the Taj Majal. We were ecstatic at the organization of the tour, the incredible accomodations (for a low price, I should add), but above all, the outstanding guide that not only took us through sites and history of his country, but expressed incredible psychological and philosophical depth in all of his explanations and stories. There were 20 others on the tour, many of which had traveled on previous Gate 1 tours - and all of those spoke extremely highly of all of those experiences. We would travel again with Gate 1 without hesitation. In fact - not sure I want to travel without them Thank you, Gate 1 -- and thank our wonderful guide, Bhanu Mishra, for us. He enhanced our experience beyond description. Jeff & Kristy Flagel Seattle Washington

Nicole Wilson

My husband and I just returned from nine day Gate 1 tour of Iceland. The scenery is some of the most beautiful that we have ever experienced. I love mountains, and snow on top of said mountains really makes it special. The snow on top of the mountains started melting several weeks prior to our visit. Therefore, we saw lots of waterfalls cascading down the sides of the mountains. If you like mountains and cliffs and lots of open spaces Iceland is the place to visit. The majority of the people speak English as well as their own native language. The people treat you great. This was our fourth trip with Gate 1. They make you feel special. Our Gate 1 guide spoke very clear English and gave all of us a great trip.

Barbara Payne

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Turkey with Gate 1 travel. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the hotels and the tour itself based on the price we paid. The hotels were conveniently located and very nice. Many of the meals were included. The itinerary was great and we saw a great deal of Turkey, even having lunch with a family in a small village. We loved all of Turkey and felt very safe everywhere. Our guide, Orhan, was absolutely amazing. He was extremely knowlegeable and excited about archeology and history. He was entertaining and organized which made it fun for the whole group.

Gray Basnight

I booked a trip thru Gate 1 for a trip to Italy. Prior to the booking, I tried to arrange my own vacation package, and the round trip flight itself wag going to cost about a thousand dollars. When I saw Gate 1's deal for the flight and hotel stay for 9 nights for about $400 more, I jumped on it. Our trip to Venice, Florence, and Rome was the best vacation that I have ever had. I will be using Gate 1's services for my next vacation. If you plan on going on a vacation thru Gate 1, just ask for Dan Gallagher.

Patricia Jamison

We recently completed our 9 day enchanting Italy with Gate 1 Travel. This was our second trip with Gate 1 and we were so impressed with our most recent trip that we booked our third prior to returning home from Italy. Simone was a fantastic tour guide providing necessary commentary, history, and free time recommendations as we went to each city. I could write a novel on how fantastic our trip was but I will spare everyone.

Jeanne Taylor

I've always wanted to go to China and finally found the site which was affordable. What a great trip it was! Grate 1 has done an amazing job organizing the trip, where every detail, every aspect was thought through. The optional tours were exceptional. I was really impressed with our our tour manager, Nina, a young woman full of energy, very professional but at the same time friendly and funny, knowledgeable and experienced. I was amazed how she managed group of 35 people -with care, patience, answering many questions, full filling special requests, Everybody loved her.The local guides and drivers were also professional and friendly. I enjoyed the trip very much and looking forward for the next one to go with Gate 1. Thank you.

Jackie Christianson

Let me start by saying, I booked the 8 Day Classic Ecuador and it was fabulous. We (my girlfriend and I) landed in Quito and as soon as we cleared customs, we were able to find our tour manager, Pato. Pato has to be one of the most passionate tour managers one could have. He is very proud of his country and explained things is such great detail, it was amazing. Our driver Javier, has to be one of the best in the business. He was so polite to everyone, everyday, and got us thru areas that would be difficult to most. We stayed at 5 different locations, each unique, each quirky, and almost each had no heat!!! Very cold mornings and nights. The service at each location was great, everyone was friendly and helpful. So why the 3 star rating? Well the most unpleasant parts of the trip were the travel to and from Ecuador. We booked this in Feb for a Sept tour, only to find out in the airport that our seats weren't booked together but luckily we got seats together. Unfortunately on the way back, this was not the case. We sat on the plane about 10 rows apart from each other on a four hour flight. How could this be possible? How could Gate1 not secure seats together? Gate 1 works with LAN airlines all the time for their tours, there has to be some allotted seats for their customers on the plane. It is unacceptable that we had to sit apart after we paid Gate 1 in full 6 months in advance. This is something that needs to be fixed ASAP if Gate 1 expects my business again. This was a fantastic trip and I would recommend anyone to take this trip, but would advise you to find out if your seats are all together. There were so many highlights on this trip, to many to mention on this review.

Tom Sparhawk

Went on the 13-day trip around Turkey. I think the best part of the trip was the staff. The tour guide was extremely knowledgable (studying in his free time for his PhD, in fact)... the driver was incredibly skilled (certainly I can't drive a 40+ seater bus through the streets of Istanbul), timely, and very nice (he bought me a cup of coffee at the rest stop). The set up of having optional tours was also perfect: you get to decide what you want to see or relax if you want. Last but not least, I am very impressed and supportive of their efforts to contribute back to the community by investing in schools. In sum: great tour group for a great price...

Jessica Shaw

Just came back from Gate 1 Canadian Rockies Tour. It was fantastic! And was amazed at how much we saw, from Lake Waterton, Banff to Jasper. Was definitely the best trip my wife and I have ever been on. We covered over 900 miles by bus and it was a breeze, because of how Gate 1 organized the trip with frequent stops at local places of interest. Our tour manager Annick had extensive experience and knowledge of places we stopped at, pointing out things that we would have missed. Great trip would highly recommend it.

John Kuehne

We took a huge risk and used Gate 1 Travel for our Wedding/Honeymoon trip to Europe. We were looking for affordable ways to pull off a wedding in Paris and a honeymoon in Mallorca, Spain. I found Gate 1 Travel by accident. I going to use another company but Gate 1 Travel's flexibility was unbeatable. With no firsthand experience with the company we booked one of the most important trips of our lives and I’m glad we did. The customer service was great and our trip was amazing! Everything was seamless we had no problem with our flights and our hotels were fantastic! I have already told several of my friends to use Gate 1 for their upcoming vacations. My husband was skeptical about the quality of the trip because it was so affordable but now he is convinced that we should use Gate 1 for all of our international travel. Great experience for a great price!

Deepa Patel

We took the 10 Day Affordable Peru with 5 Day Amazon River Cruise. It was our first trip with Gate 1. We were attracted to this trip due to its reasonable price and were looking for an Amazon River experience. We liked that we could add the optional tours we wanted and pass on those that did not interest us. We often like to do our own touring instead of being with the large group all the time. The optional tour we chose, the Moras and Moray tour, was excellent and a good value. Our main tour guide, Odon, was exceptionally knowledgeable of Peruvian history since he was a former teacher of this subject. Our assistant guide, Ronald, was especially helpful when navigating the steep steps of Machu Picchu and any other time he was needed. There is just one word for the Amazon River Cruise and the two naturalists who taught us so much, Juan Carlos and Robinson, -- Amazing!

Deena Atlas

We went on the 13 Day Kasbahs & Deserts of Morocco tour with Gate 1 and we loved it. Our Tour Director Rachid was terrific. He had a lot of knowledge and as well when you had special requests he would do everything to fulfill them. When we arrived at the Sahara dessert for our camel ride, we were a bit unlucky that we got a downpour and the ride had to be cancelled. What was very impressive is that Rachid together with Gate 1 organized 34 camels and we got our ride 4 days later in the sand dunes on the beach. The hotels were good to excellent. A trip we certainly will recommend to our friends and we did already book other trips with Gate 1.

Loralee MacPike

My husband and I traveled with Gate 1 to Ecuador for our honeymoon and couldn't have been more pleased with the itinerary, hotels, service, and activities! Our tour guide, Santiago, was like a walking encyclopedia of information about the country, it's history, culture, and suggestions for great things to see and do in our free time. He was very kind, professional, and a ton of fun! We were most impressed with the fact that our group was treated like VIPs even though we were an entire group of discounted Groupon rates. Just amazing! When we told them we were going on honeymoon, they absolutely went out of their way to make everything special for us. We will be travelling with Gate 1 again!

David Armanini

This past January I travelled with Gate 1 to Cambodia and Vietnam. I enjoyed the tour very much. I wanted to see how Vietnam has changed since the American army left in 1975. I was not disappointed as the tour gave opportunities to see some of the old American army bases and structures. But of course the focus was on Vietnamese sights, culture and religious historical buildings. As for Gate 1, I think the tour was well organized, with excellent hotels, good transport, and interesting sights. also, the meals were good. Our tour manger was a lovely person, caring for all of our needs and concerns, and had a wealth of knowledge about everything in and about Vietnam. I recommend Gate 1 to everyone as a high value, low cost way to see the world.

Oremac FernandoC

My girlfriend and I recently went on a 5 day trip to Iceland. It was a very well organized and stress-free trip. We were able to see the sites of Reykjavik on our own and with the group as well as venture out to see the Northern Lights at night. We enjoyed the ease of finding all of our lodging and transportation and the great communication and timeliness of our Gate 1 Guide in Iceland. I would definitely repeat this trip in the future as well as look into booking our next adventure with Gate 1 Travel.

Shelly Massie

Had a wonderful experience and tour of Costa Rica with Gate 1 Travel with my husband. This was our 4th Gate 1 trip and once again they know how to do tours and have the best guides in the business. We traveled with them for 13 days and saw some of the most beautiful parts of the country. Gilbert our guide really knew his history and information about all aspects of the country. We traveled from San Jose to Tortuguero, back to San Jose and on to Arenal, Monteverde and on the Pacific coast to Manuel Antonio.

Brianne Workman

On the advice of a friend, we booked a 13 day trip to Italy with Gate1. It was our first experience with a group tour where we knew no one. From the very beginning, we felt welcomed and part of the group. Our tour guide, Johnny, was excellent! He was very organized and very calm, outwardly at least! The accommodations were terrific - how can you beat a hotel right on the Grand Canal in Venice!! Johnny always got us to the front of the entrance lines so we had very little wait time to get into the popular sites. The local guides were also very knowledgeable. There was so much packed into those 13 days but it didn't feel grueling. We really feel that the trip could not have been better! We look forward to traveling with Gate1 again!

David McWilliams

Returned from 10 Days Affordable Peru and loved every aspect of it. Rene C was a superb guide, our tour group (16) bonded immediately, the weather (rainy season) cooperated nicely and we not only enjoyed the beauty of Peru, but also learned a lot about it and its Incan history. Gate1 did an excellent job covering the details, putting in excellent & safe hotels and making the trip as effortless as possible for the participants. Five of the 7 female members on the trip did experience short term altitude or stomach problems, but no one missed more than a half day of activity. Prepare before you go on how to handle such situations. You will go from Lima (sea level) to 14, 300 feet during the trip! Shortness of breath when walking uphill at altitude was a common problem for several of us. We will definitely consider Gate1 for future guided trips.

Craig Parks

We had an incredible time in Ecuador. Gate 1 is the best tour company. This is our fourth Gate 1 trip and you continue to amaze me. Ecuador was spectacular. Our guide Javier Estrella was the best. My children tease me about saying that every trip I come back from is the best but they really are. Your guides, bus drivers and itineraries are the best. Daniel, the driver was confident and nice. The extras that are a part of Gate 1 tours put an incredible tour over the top. The hotels are always first class and better. Keep up the good work. I will book Gate 1 again and again and I have been telling all of my friends about it. Thank you. Ruth

Susan Parker

This is the first time we have ever taken a guided tour and we were a little bit apprehensive. Gate 1 took care of everything in both Israel and Jordon. The transfers went smoothly. The tour guides were excellent and very informative of all history in both countries and answered all of our questions. Their English was excellent and they took care of every need anyone had. The hotels were very good to excellent. The tours of all historical areas were great, and made very interesting with the knowledge given by the tour guides. The tour bus drivers were very courteous and safe. We felt very safe and we even had an armed tourist policeman on the bus for the whole trip through Jordan. After this one experience with Gate 1, we have already recommended the Israel/Jordan trip to other friends and relatives. We are extremely pleased with our experience.

Zach Terzic

I am very happy with Gate 1. I enjoyed the Thai tour I just took, and I am very pleased that Gate 1 is such a large group. I feel like I have finally found the perfect travel agents. My contact was perfect--if she did not know how to handle something I needed done, she found out. What more can you ask? I love this company for A) value for $, and B) flexibility. My agent flew me in and out of a nearby airport, and helped me set up extra days' stay at the end of my guided tour. We were thus able to achieve a fine balance between guided and independent travel. This was my best trip in years, and I travel frequently. I was even happier to learn that Gate 1 has sister companies with the same policies. They are now my go-to travel agents.

Hon Ho

My mother and I recently took a 10 day tour of Ireland with Gate 1. Mom had always travelled with a more expensive company and was reserving her opinion until after the tour was over. We had a marvelous experience! Our bags were checked all the way through to Dublin so we didn't need to deal with them in Chicago. The same was true when we returned. We were greeted at the airport by a delightful driver. Our tour guide was a darling woman with a great deal of knowledge about every location we visited. Her recommendations were spot on for how to best use our time at any given place. Ironically, the other tour group was at every hotel and every site that we were at! I would strongly recommend Gate 1 to anyone looking for a quality tour at a reasonable price! Thank you Gate 1!

Rick Baker

Gate 1 is tremendous ! Mark Kastner went above and beyond for my aunty and uncle when they didnt need to. Mark and Gate 1 thank you thank you . These people are the best.

Manjot Bal

My husband and I had a marvelous time going to Italy. We are in our 70's, and we kept up with all the younger people in our tour group. We had a fabulous tour leader, Nicholetta, great local guides, and a super group of 33. Our accommodations were top-notch, the food and wine were delicious, and the hotels were wonderful. The group exchanged email addresses as we had such fun together. Gate 1 did themselves proud with all the planning and execution. I would definitely use this travel agency again, (and Alitalia Airlines was good, too.) Thanks Gate 1! March is a wonderful time to visit Italy.

Funda Kahn

I was on the tour to Peru with Gete 1, we have a group of friends total 10 people , the trip to was very nice, before we went, the weather forecast reported raining for the entire week of our staying, we were all very worried and thought we will not have fun under the bad weather, but, surprisingly, the weather turned out to be so nice, every day sunny and warm, we were so blessed. Everything went well on the trip, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca were the two highlights of this tour, the sightseeing were breath taking, what a wonderful experience, dinner with a local family and visiting the kids at an elementary school were much different than any of the tours I had before, we all liked the unique elements of this tour. Traveling through the high altitude was an adventure, the tour director and local tour assistant(s) are very knowledgeable and they took care of all members on the tour well. This is the first time we took trip with Gate 1, we all enjoyed it very much, certainly will keep Gate 1 in mind for our future trips too .

Dori Ramsay

Fall of 2014 we took the plunge and traveled with a new (to us) tour company - Gate 1 Travel. Since that country had always been on my short list, my wife and I booked the 12 Day Classic Vietnam tour led by guide Vuong or "Rex" as he allowed us to call him. My hesitation about traveling with a larger group was quickly eased as Rex managed to coral us efficiently and affectively. Since our guide was a local (from Hanoi) we got many valuable insights into the country that we wouldn't have gotten on our own. It was so relaxing to have all of the intra-country travel arrangements handled which gave us the maximum amount of time to experience all that Vietnam has to offer. Accommodations were comfortable - no complaints. The optional tours are really wonderful and we thought, a good value. This tour combines just the right amount of supervision and free time. We weren't surprised to find many of our fellow travelers were Gate 1 alumni! We are already researching a new destination with Gate 1 for travel with friends celebrating a momentous birthday. We're confident that they will love traveling with this company as much as we do!

Vijay Soprey

We just returned from 14 day Peru trip. Our group was only 13 people--wonderful! This was a great educational, cultural and spiritual experience. Our tour guide was a native of Peru and so had a deep understanding of the blending of the old and the new. He was always positive and upbeat. He took good care of all of us. He even took some of his "off time" to take us different places. The trip was a great deal--airfare to and from Lima as well as within the country, 9 dinners, daily breakfast and many lunches, entry into museums as well as train and bus rides to Machu Picchu. This was our third GATE 1 (first Discovery) tour, and we'll definitely continue to look into more.

Adventurous Woman

Great trip! I just returned from the 9-day Art & Wine of Spain tour. I found the airfare iincluded in the Gate 1 package to be surprisingly reasonable. Our Gate 1 Tour Manager, Odete Santos, was top-notch - friendly, knowledgeable, very helpful. The accomodations were a bit uneven, with the Melia Bilbao being incredible and the Melia Galgos in Madrid being about average. But all-in-all, a great experience.

John Ellis

We had an amazing trip for our 8 days Ecuador and Amazon with Gate1. This was our first trip with Gate1 and we didn’t know what to expect at first. It turned out that we had an amazing time! Our tour guide Jose Naranjo was very energetic and our group members were wonderful company. We had 20 people in our group which was perfect. We were greeted by our tour guide Jose at the Quito airport as soon as we stepped out of customs when we arrived late at night and that was a relief especially after a long flight to a strange country. All our accommodations were excellent. We enjoyed the Termas Papallacta Spa very much, after a long day with hot springs, Turkish steam rooms and massage were very enjoyable. Jose took us for the morning hike which had absolutely beautiful scenery. Crawling in tight spaces to get to the waterfall balconies was a challenge & memorable fun experience. The view in Hacienda Manteles was spectacular. All in all we enjoyed this trip very much and would definitely recommend this tour to others.

Robert Zerilli

We had such a great experience with Gate 1 in Turkey that we automatically went with them to Guatemala on a 5 day trip to get a snap shot of that country and again had a great tour. Everything went smoothly and their selection of places to visit gave us exactly what we came to see. The optional tour to the Pacaya volcano was the highlight!

Peggy Fragopoulos

I never write reviews but felt it was really important to share what a life changing and humbling experience my 7 day Kenya Safari trip was. Africa has been on my travel bucket list for as long as I can remember and this trip exceed all my expectations. There are no words that could truly express what an amazing experience it was from beginning to end. The guides (as well as all the other Gate 1 employees) were friendly, fun, and extremely knowledgable. Each of the accommodations were unique and 5 star quality all around. Lastly and most importantly the game drives provided and eye opening experience into the animal kingdom that no books, TV shows, zoos, etc can really compare too. Thank you Gate 1, for showing me what a beautiful country Kenya is!

MrClean67

We have just returned from gate 1 trip to Ecuador. It was great! The organization by Gate 1 and our guide (trip leader) Marco were impeccable. Wonderful group of travelers also contributed to the experience. This was our second trip with Gate 1 and definitely not our last. We are already looking at our next trip with them. Highly recommended!

Craig Henry

Recently returned from a 13-Day Classic Thailand with Gate 1. The trip was absolutely amazing! Our tour guide Chai was so informative, had a great personality, and made our trip really memorable. The amount of things you are able to do and places we went to, were places we would have never found on my own! All in all, it was a fun filled trip, the organization was incredible, the quality of the hotels was excellent, and again, Chai was superb. He really did a phenomenal job and was an encyclopedia of information. I would highly recommend Gate 1 to anyone looking for a great vacation with a reputable company

Cheri Sandford

I have traveled with Gate 1 several times, mostly international travel. My husband and I recently returned from a tour of the Classic National Parks, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Salt Lake City. It was a wonderful experience. Our tour Director Rick Williams and our bus driver Paul, were super. It was a large group and our travel mates were terrific. Have several more trips scheduled with Gate 1 this year--Colombia and Iceland. Great travel values.

John Karnuth

My boyfriend and I recently returned from the 10 Day Greek Islander Tour (Santorini, Mykonos & Athens) with Gate 1. The accommodations were excellent - hotels were clean, welcoming & in great locations. Guides and Gate 1 staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and available at any time. We were happy with the planned itinerary and time spent in each spot and highly enjoyed the optional Volcano Cruise Tour. This is my second trip with Gate 1 (went to Morocco last year) and I look forward to traveling with this company again - highly recommended!

art Holloway

We used Gate 1 Travel to plan our honeymoon to Greece (Santorini, Mykonos, & Athens). At first, I had some difficulty connecting with anyone at the agency. I wanted to speak with a person, rather than just booking a trip via the website. Eventually, I managed get a hold of someone. That person was Kimber Staufenberg, and she did an excellent job planning our “independent” vacation. We had an amazing time! She made sure we got the type of trip we wanted, adjusting the standard vacation to better fit our dream trip. The hotels chosen for us were perfect in location, luxury/amenities, and atmosphere. We even got an upgrade at one because Kimber made sure to list “honeymoon” in all of the comment fields. The travel details (flights, ferries, transportation to/from hotels) were all on time and ideally scheduled for a relaxing trip. We mostly did our sightseeing on our own (just a personal preference), but we did go on one group tour and it was well organized and fun. Overall, a great travel agency, especially if you are lucky enough to have Kimber working on your vacation plans.

Barbara Burke

Wonderful Tour to Quito, the Highlands and the Amazon. Very knowledgeable tour guide Romy, she knew everything! Comfortable, even luxurious accommodations, fabulous excursions, met artists, musicians, native Amazonians in their home. Ecuador is a stunningly beautiful country. This was my 1st Gate 1 Tour, have traveled w/ 3 other companies before. I AM SOLD ON GATE 1 NOW!!!

Lynne Sutherland

We have just returned from a 13 day Turkey vacation . It was the most exciting vacation we have ever had. We must say that Gate 1 Travel has organized this tour perfectly, the duration was not so long to cause exhaustion for travelers. From the first day when we arrived at Istanbul, we were greeted by Gate 1 agent, then all guests were gathered in the hotel to meet the tour guide: Mr. Shali. He is very friendly, have a sense of humor, great knowledge about Turkish culture and history(of course he is a Turk) and we have learned a lot from him, To be honest, before going, I have had a very little knowledge about Turkey, except one thing that I learned from a history lesson at high school that Mr. Mustapha Kemal is the founder of modern Turkey and he is considered the Father of Turkey. We are amazed seeing the old ruins and also the so many beautiful places we passed by. All hotels we stayed in are 4-5 stars, meals are excellent. Driver is so careful to drive us more than 3000 miles across Turkey without any incident . One more thing to compliment is Mr. Driver assistant was no nice and helpful. I intend to visit the Turkey the second time, of course with the Gate 1. So many things I still curious to know. Thank you Gate 1 Travel .

Linlin Olivares

Several friends and I just returned from the 10 day Peru trip. What an adventure! We did not upgrade the hotels but they were lovely. The food, tours and service everywhere were incredible. Our tour manager, Marcial handled everything very professionally and went out of his way to make everyone's trip a pleasant experience. This was my first Gate1 adventure but it will not be the last!!

Betty Gancher

Our second trip with Gate1 and a great experience. Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Yellowstone Park, Grand Teton Park, and Salt Lake City. Our Tour Director (Muriel) was on top of everything and our driver (Paul) was excellent. We had a fun group and all enjoyed the travel despite quite a bit of time in the bus which could not be helped due to the location. Our first trip was to China which was also great and we now check out all the Gate1 trips and plan to do more.

Chloe Zhou

I just got back from the 10 day affordable Peru trip. The trip was excellent and I would recommend this tour, and Gate 1 in general, to anyone. The locations were amazing and our tour guide did a terrific job of bringing Peru's history to life. Machu Picchu is breathtaking. The Gate 1 provided hotels were very nice and the meals and entertainment were fun. This Gate 1 trip is very well organized and a good choice for anyone wishing to see all that Peru has to offer.

Laura Gallo

gate 1 tours are excellent. they make a foreign trip hassle free. the hotels are fabulous, the guides are local people and are happy to share anecdotes about everyday living along with the history of their country. the tours are exceptional. you really feel that you have seen everything. i used to study Fodor's books about where i was going. with Gate 1, i no longer bother as they do it all. there is a nice mix of excursions, shopping, education and free time. you are totally taken care of without being smothered. i would give it 10 stars if that was available. Gate 1's tours are the ONLY ones that i book

Jamie M

Luv my trip. All of my of Gate 1 tours was incredible. Learn so much about the culture, religion and history. Thanks Hend!!! Looking forward to going back to Dubai.. Soo much to see!!!????????

Lucky R

We recently (Sept, 2014) took Russia River Cruise trip by Gate 1 Travel. We had a wonderful travel experience, the service of the ship (from St. Petersburg to Moscow) was excellent, foods and drink were good, all activities were just right for different level of travel people. The tour guide did very good job to help find hotel, taxi and metro/subway for our extended stay.

Amy E. M. C.

I recently returned from an 8-day tour of Morocco. We have been on several guided tours, and Ibrahim (our Moroccan tour manager) was tops! He genuinely cared for all of his guests, as I would consider us, and he made sure that we were enjoying ourselves throughout the week. I felt more connected to my fellow travelers - including Ibrahim - on this trip than any group tour I've taken in the past. The people were spectacular, and I would love to go on another trip with them. We were a team, and it made the experience of seeing Morocco together that much more special. I know it was a random selection of people, but I give credit to Gate1 for appealing to such lovely customers. And definitely for employing such talented guides. Thank you for a memorable experience, and we plan to be back for more!

Craig DeLarge

My wife and I just completed the 5 Day Iceland's Northern Lights Independent Tour. It is something you could create on your own; however, if you've never been there, it's nice to have it mapped out for you. The Natura Hotel was nice and the staff was friendly and helpful. The tours that Gate-1 offered through the package were nice as well.

Anita J Tse

We just returned from a Gate 1 tour to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This tour is reasonable and excellent! Our guide and our hotels were very good. The itinerary was inclusive and very educational and fun. They offered 3 optional tours, and I took two of them. I am so glad that I chose the Desert Safari optional, which was great fun, and the Sharjah optional, which was very educational and interesting. The tours that they included were exceptional. We went up to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. In Abu Dhabi we toured the Grand Mosque, which is over the top grand! And both city tours were excellent. I highly recommend this tour.

Debbie L

My experience on the Gate 1 trip to Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in Nov/Dec 2014 was nothing short of amazing. The initial contact with the company was pleasant and easy. The flights, hotels, transportation, and itineraries were great. The tour manager Ranee was passionate about her country and eager to make this trip perfect. The local guides in Laos and Cambodia were very nice and knowledgeable and she supervised them very well. She went above and beyond our expectations with her special additions to our side trips and attentiveness to our needs. I'm already planning my next trip with Gate 1. Go on a trip with this company -- you will love it!

Jean Marie Pfennings

I did a 10-day independent Greek Isle Tour package. I loved it! I also appreciated that local representatives met us at each location. I thought it was also great to have the same itinerary with other Gate 1 travelers. The only thing I wish I knew ahead of time was that the ferry from Santorini back to Athens was so long. All of us (the other parties) booked flights instead once we got there so we could see some of Athens.

Deborah Ngan

This was our second trip with Gate 1 Travel. We took a 10 days affordable China trip with some friends. It was an incredible experience and full of surprises. The service, hotels, transfers, food, tours and tour guides were super. Our tour guide Jason went above and beyond to make every minute of our trip count. We were concerned about food, But what a surprise. We enjoyed every meal. Breakfast at the hotels were excellent. Lunches scheduled by Gate 1 were amazing. We had great weather. My favorite place was the Terracotas Museum. I just would like to add another day, since we lost three days traveling, but I will go to China again.

Dave Austen

This was our first time with Gate 1 to go on a 14 day China trip with 4 days Yangtze River cruise this September 2014. The hotel accommodations and food were first class. The whole guided tour was on time without any delays. The local tour manager was very helpful and well informed about China's history. We are looking forward to use Gate 1 for our future incursions. Thanks Gate 1 for this wonderful trip.

Sue Stephens

We have just returned from our fifth Gate1 tour, the 11-Day Kaleidoscope of Guatemala & Honduras. We are convinced that Gate1 offers the best combination of value and quality in the tour industry, and we speak as veterans of more than 40 international tours. From the moment we were picked up at the Guatemala City airport to the final transfer 11 days later, the logistics of the tour were impeccable. Our bus was always where and when it was supposed to be; local guides and boats were always there waiting for us. Our guide was knowledgeable and always ready to take care of special needs. When I developed a cold, Estuardo went with me to a pharmacy and made sure I purchased the appropriate medicine. I also appreciate the care Gate1 uses in setting up itineraries. All competitive tours travel from the capital to Tikal, the country's main attraction. The drive between the two cities is a very long one, about eight hours. Gate1 uniquely flies its clients up and then drives them down, greatly increasing the efficiency of the sightseeing. It's that kind of attention to detail that we appreciate a great deal. Similarly, many tours go to Guatemala, but few include a side trip to Honduras to see the ruins at Copan. Our tour included just the right combination of scheduled sightseeing and free time. Also, there were just 15 people on our bus. As veterans of 40-45 person tours, the intimate scale of the travel enhanced our experience. Finally, the quality of the hotels and the food was first-class all the way. We really only had only one nitpick: we wished there had been some Guatemalan music played during at least some of our driving time. Apparently, our bus was not appropriately equipped. But the bottom line is that we enjoyed our tour immensely and highly recommend it and Gate1. In fact, we have our sixth Gate1 tour already scheduled!

Bob Doehling

Our trip to Croatia, and Slovenia was amazing! Our guide, Elvis was fabulous...knowledgeable, kind and gracious. He did just the right amount of talking (some guides we've had with other companies drone on and on). The destinations and hotels were great too. We love going off season because there was no waiting in lines. We went on 2 of the optional tours and were glad we did. The Pula tour was very interesting and a nice addition to our trip (and there wouldn't have been much else to do in Opatjia anyway, in the event we had opted to stay there for the day). The Montenegro tour was terrific too! A fun day with some great sights to see there. All-in-all it was a wonderful trip! The thing we especially like about Gate 1 is that we make one call, send a check and show up. They do all the rest. This is our 4th trip with them but it won't be our last.

Lisa Hickey

My wife and I traveled with Gate1 to Thailand, and we had a blast! It was so nice to not have to worry about any of our accommodations and traveling. I feel like we got to do a lot of things that we would've never known about if we were traveling on our own. We look forward to booking another trip with Gate1 soon!

Kris Donovan

We were so happy with our trip to Portugal and Spain this past September. This was our second trip with Gate 1, the first being Croatia which also was great. The quality of accomadations are always good but perhaps the one thing that can make or break a trip is the quality of the guides. Roberto, our guide in Spain was so knowledgable and kind that the trip was just wonderful. My husband and I expressed an interest in going to a soccer game in Madrid and Roberto was able to get tickets that were almost center field. We look forward to years of traveling with Gate 1, it's a great bang for the buck!

Tetia Lee

I have just returned from my 5th trip with Gate 1 and I am glowing. This trip was to the Baltic States and Poland, places which have intrigued me for years. Gate 1 always manages to select the best combinations of sights to visit so that everyone has something to enjoy--from history to fun. I also love that they combine excellent locally guided tours with enough free time to do some exploring on my own. Our tour manager, Agnes, was a delight--always warm and helpful, as well as very knowledgeable about these countries and she kept everything running smoothly. The hotels were good--conveniently located to amenities, sights and shopping and Agnes always gave us good information about the locations. The buses and bus drivers were excellent and the pace of the tour was perfect. I loved having 2 nights in each city. I never felt rushed or deprived, though I loved everyplace we visited and could have spent another few days in each because they were so fascinating and beautiful. I highly recommend visiting this region (or any region) with Gate 1. In fact, I am getting ready to go on my 6th trip with them!

Bruce Gabbitas

I had a tour scheduled but it got cancelled because of coronavirus. My choices were to take credit or be refunded with a $300 fee on each traveler, putting me out $600 total. I took the credit. Now all tours that I can book cost $2500 more than the tour I booked so to use my credit I still have to pay $2500 each traveler, or $5000 total.

Alison Consol

October was the perfect time for Spain, Portugal and Morocco with Gate1 Travel The weather was perfect, well maybe a shower or two, but every thing the Gate1 team had control of was perfect. Our guide and driver worked together to make sure our time was well spent. Cilia was one of the most efficient and conscientious individual and guides I have ever met. Our hotels were so well located that walking to attraction was a breeze or if more distant destinations were desired, the subway was easily accessible. The itinerary was well planned. The food was delicious especially the wonderful breakfasts that were included. (Think Spain and fresh fruit and fresh pastries.) Gate 1 is a wonderful and consumer friendly organization to work with. They are my fave!!!

Chuong Do

My daughter and I just came back from the Affordable Croatia and Slovenia tour. Our trip was outstanding. Croatia and Slovenia are beautiful countries. Our tour guide Blaz was extremely knowledgable and gave us insights into the politics and history of the region. The hotels were excellent; we had large comfortable rooms every where we stayed and the breakfast buffets were amazing. We were fortunate to have perfect weather and a congenial, lovely group of people to share our experiences. Definitely a 5* tour. They were able to book us on a non-stop flight from Philadelphia to Venice which made the trip there so much easier.This was our first Gate 1 tour and I am recommending the company to all my friends.

Jackie Kalan

We just came back from Turkey, it was a wonderful experience trip for us because we chose Gate 1 for this tour. We had the best tour manager, driver and hotel services Because of that we will book a tour to Brazil, Argentina and Peru with Gate 1 again. We are highly recommend Gate 1 Travel because they have the best price and services.

Wanda Corominas

We took the National Park Tour in August of this year. It was wonderful. The tour guide Muirel and Paul the bus driver were the best. We couldn't have had a better group. The places we stayed were great and the sights were unbelieveable. The price was great too. I had checked different companies out and we got the best value out there. We also took a tour of the Calif Coast in March which was great. I wouldn't hesitate to take Gate 1 over and over again. They have a lot to offer and are doing more USA tours. Thanks Gate 1 for all the great memories. Mary & Larry

William Gephart

I just returned from Thailand a few days ago. Great trip! I loved it and I will continue to travel again with Gate 1. I liked the Elephant show and a fantastic show at Siam Niramit, the beautiful temples and Hotel in the jungle. Udom tour guide manager was fantastic for helping us learn about Thailand's cultures.

Phyllis Watkins

My wife and I visited Australia and New Zealand on a Gate1 tour in October 2014. We had a fantastic trip - enjoyed everything but the 14 hour flights. Our tour guide (David Hill) in New Zealand was truly outstanding. His knowledge of New Zealand, it's history, and all the cities we visited was just fantastic. His sense of humor was outstanding, and he made sure everyone on the tour was accounted for and safe. Cannot say enough about Gate1 in putting together and managing our tour so well.

Morgan CRE Group

Travelling with Gate 1 was one of the best experiences of my life. What reeled me in was the incredible rates they offer on there site. I always thought it was super expensive to travel but Gate 1 really opened my eyes. I had always dreamed of traveling to Brazil and Gate 1 made it possible. I met new people and made new friends. I made memories that I will remember for life. I recommend Gate 1 to everyone and I will definitely use them again on my next adventure around the world. Thank you Gate 1 for making all possible.

Olga Kudr

I just returned from a 13 night trip to Costa Rica. This was my third with Gate 1; and it continued to meet the high standards I experienced on the previous trips. Our tour guide was exceedingly knowledgeable and made the trip most memorable. Compared to tours taken by friends through other companies, this trip provided varied, enjoyable outings and was a learning experience as well as a pleasurable and affordable one. The A hotels were exceptional. Overall the value that Gate 1 affords is terrific. I enjoyed getting to see the country, meet interesting travelers and learn so much about the flora and fauna in Costa Rica. I will be planning another trip with Gate 1 for next year.

Joel Carlson

The trip to Peru with Gate 1 was amazing. It went way beyond meeting our expectations. Our guide, Edgard, could not have been better. As a professor at the University, he was amazingly interesting and so full of knowledge. The best guide anyone could ever dream of!! The hotels and transportation were both beyond our expectations and the tours were excellent.

jonathan smith

We traveled to China with Gate1, this was not our first trip with Gate1. As usual, the trip was organized extremely well, the personnel was very helpful and knowledgeable, the itinerary was very interesting. We liked China for its blend of modern and ancient, one thing that could be improved on would be to spend more time in Shanghai. On the included river cruise on the Yangtze the service was exceptional but the boat itself could be use renovations. Our reservation was made through a travel agent and the trip back was not disclosed to us in details until we got the travel documents. It ended up being a 2-stop flight and it took us almost 27 hours to get back home.

Joe Broadmeadow

We just returned from Colombia, South America with Gate 1 Travel. The trip was nice but the service provided by Gate 1 was above and beyond. We had bad weather in Dallas and Carolyn, the supervisor, had to re-book all our flights and she was able to wave any penalties. When we finally arrived a day late to join our tour, they had a driver pick us up and deliver us to the current site with our group. John, our tour director, was fantastic. He made all the arrangements. When our luggage finally arrived 4 days late, John had someone escort us to and from the airport to retrieve the bags. Gate 1 made what could have been a disaster for my husband and I instead seamless!!

Liz Hunter

Took a 10 day tour with Gate 1 to Ireland on 9/28/14. Gate 1 did an exceptional job of organizing the tour and the tour guide, Evelyn was the best! Both she and the bus driver, Brendon did everything to make the trip enjoyable and fun. Rarely do long tours go as planned but this time it went smoothly from the very first event, flight from Atlanta to Dublin to the return trip home. The hotels were all 4 and 5 star. The meals provided were both authentic Irish and good. The stops were well chosen and Evelyn was able to speak to any subject related to Ireland. Her years of experience showed. We took a side trip via rail from Dublin to Belfast to visit the Titanic Quarter (museum). It went smoothly and the museum is a must see for anyone interested in that part of history. We will book with Gate 1 again.

Melanie Markowski

The 11 day Crown of Spain tour was our first travel experience with Gate 1 as well as our first escorted tour and it exceeded our expectations. We've done a lot of independent traveling and cruising, so we were were concerned about spending a lot of time on a bus and having to get luggage out the door early in the morning. With 41 in our tour group, several seats had been removed, providing more leg room, and Gate 1’s policy of rotating seat assignments daily was a real plus. Our Tour Director, Piotr Piastra, was outstanding; knowledgeable, unflappable and sensitive to the needs of travelers with health or mobility issues. He greatly enriched the trip. Local guides all were knowledgeable with “pride of place,” and one (Isabel Maria Martin-Ruiz) made Cordoba and its Great Mosque the highlight of our tour. Carlos, our bus driver, was unfailingly polite and helpful to his passengers. We look forward to our next Gate 1 experience. For quality and value, Gate 1 ranks #1 in our opinion.

Tracy P

Ive completed 4 trips with them and never been disappointed. Nice clean hotels, decent areas. Great way to travel for less

Kenya Allmond

This was my first time traveling with Gate1. Sister-in-law suggested we go to Morocco with Gate1 as she has traveled with them before, so 6 of our family went. Wow - it was such an exotic destination and fantastic trip that my daughter took over 2,500 photos. In fact, it was such a great value that I came home an evangelist telling everyone I meet to check out and travel with Gate1. It is the only way I want to travel around the world and can't wait to book my next trip with them. What I love about them: They offer an incredibly great value - flight out of New York to Morocco on Royal Air Maroc was first class; the superlative service by Gate1 guides and representatives at every step of our trip was so appreciated from the moment we landed to helping us leave Morocco; nice hotels (3-4 star was a pleasant surprise); very well conceived itineraries for seeing the most important/beautiful/interesting sites/cities and places; breakfast daily and many other meals i.e. lunch and dinners at several points throughout the trip were included; fantastic guides; very modern/comfortable touring motor coach with panoramic windows, air-conditioning - it was so comfortable that I was able to catch up on my sleep traveling between cities while gazing at the beautiful Moroccan countryside, unique towns and historic ruins along the way... again, all for a very compelling price. We also opted to take all the extra excursions and were thrilled with each and every one. The best ones were taking the Jeep caravan to ride camels on the ridges of the gorgeous ochre-colored wind-swept sand dunes of the Moroccan Sahara desert, at sunset - Amazing! Also the romantic horse carriage ride through Marrakech to an incredibly beautiful Rabat with a 5 star meal and wonderful entertainment was just as awesome. Our lovely and charismatic guide Ibrahim (he's in the Gate1 video for Morocco) was with us the entire trip, watching out for us, proudly sharing the rich history and culture of his progressive country, and personally escorting us through the market place labyrinths and historic sites... The Moroccan "hacienda" we stayed at near the Sahara was breath-taking... loved every minute of this trip. Saw Roman ruins, the most incredible architecture, giant storks roosting at one Roman site made you feel like you were in Jurasic Park! We traveled in late May/early June - the weather was perfection - mid 70s! Also the travel agenda has been well honed by Gate1 so that we were not rushed between sight-seeing destinations and we stayed 2-3 days at important or gorgeous locations so that we could absorb the ambiance. If this is how all Gate1 trips are run, this is the only way I want to travel around the world! Just saw their recent email of 12 upcoming trips in the US and abroad - I now want to take every one of them!!! Well done Gate1 - you've made me and our family loyal customers.

Ramesh Konjier

I have used Gate 1 for a variety of vacations including independent and escorted tours. Their customer service is top-notch, and they have the best local guides! The itineraries are well-planned with a balance of free time and sightseeing with the group. I plan to use them again in the future!

Erika Marshall

My wife and I recently returned from a Gate1 escorted tour of Peru. This was our first time using Gate 1 and without a doubt, this was the best-guided tour we have taken. The team assembled by Gate 1 (Mauricio our Tour Manager; Victor Tour Assistant; and Edwin our dedicated Driver) was outstanding!! The tours included in our itinerary were great as well as our visit to an elementary school on the outskirts of Cusco. We were I so impressed with the school that I submitted a paper to be included in our weekly on-line newspaper entitled ”Improving Life through Travel, Education & Cultural Exchange” via Gate 1. Of course, our visit to Machu Picchu was breathtaking; one would have to see it for themselves to understand what it took to build such a place. I would recommend the 7 Day Classic Peru Tour to anyone interested in learning more about the Sacred Valley and the history of the Peruvian people what it meant to the Inca way of life. We salute Gate 1 in provinding an opportunity for us to learn about the ancient Inca ways...

nancy dominguez

We just came back from Italy trip. Gate-1 did a wonderful job. Our tour manager, Ana, was helpful, the local tour guides were knowledgeable, and the hotel locations were convenient. We enjoy very much. Hope to join Gate-1 soon!!

Mark Zubatov

We had a great time on our South Africa trip. Our guide Peter H. was very professional and provided great commentary and historical background all the way through from Cape Town to Swaziland to Johannesburg to the enormous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Thank you Gate1 and thank your terrific guide Peter H.

mayank shah

This is my second trip with Gate 1 and both have been great! My mom and I did a tour of Ireland a few weeks ago. It was a guided tour and our tour guide, Doug, was outstanding!! He was very knowledgeable and knew all kinds of great stories. He made the bus travel feel like no big deal. We packed a lot in. Sometimes I wished we had a little more time at a certain place, but I understand Gate 1 was trying to give us a complete look at Ireland. I really appreciate that it was all so organized. And our bus driver, TJ, was also great! I will definitely book another trip with Gate 1.

Mitzie Larson

My wife and I recently returned from Gate 1 Travel's 13 day Morocco trip. Overall it was outstanding. The cities and criteria covered provided and in depth history and sites of Morocco. The Program Director and local guides were excellent. The hotels also were excellent. I would highly recommend this trip. We have taken a number of trips with Gate 1 and have enjoyed all of them. They do a great job in assisting their customers in planning their trips, have an excellent online site and offer mutiple flights and airlines for their trips at the time of booking. Compared to other tour companies their cost of trips is very reasonable. To give you an indication of our satisfaction with Gate 1, this year (2014), we booked four trips with them ( Iceland Northern Lights in March, Morocco in May, Ireland in September, and Louisiana in October).

Katie Cockrell

My trip to Peru in August, 2014 was my first experience with Gate 1 Travel but it will certainly not be my last. I like to think that I'm reasonably well travelled, having been on 13 other escorted and independent tours over the past 25 years. I think I have a pretty good idea what an efficient and successful tour company needs to do to keep my business and Gate 1 far exceeded my expectations. From the ease-of-use website, instant quotes on airfares, their travel advisories, instructional materials and many other before-journey preparation were all outstanding. While I tour, I was very pleased to see how well prepared they were for our rather large group of 41 (split early on in to two groups). The choice of hotels in all three cities we visited (Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu) were all excellent, clean and well maintained. Our tour guide, Eddy, was also first-rate. He was a walking, talking historian and had in-depth knowledge of every area we visited. Gate 1 is also a fantastic bargain. Other travel companies (big and small) couldn't even come close to the price I paid for this seven-day journey. Friends that have been on other Gate 1 tours had told me the same thing. I will definitely use Gate 1 Travel again. Now that I'm retired, I already have a number of tours I'm considering for the near future - their variety is also very amazing.

Cindy Wood

Best experience touring Italy! Everything was very organized from the moment we stepped off the plane till we left again. We went for 13 days to Como, Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento, and Capri. Our tour guide Martin was absolutely wonderful, made sure everything was on schedule, everyone was comfortable, and always asked for feedback to make sure we were okay. The food and excursions included in the tour was superb and exquisitely wonderful choices. Gate 1 was recommended to me by 2 coworkers, and I would definitely go again!

Roshni Khatiwala

In June 2014, my son and I did the 12 day Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia trip. It was a great experience visiting this part of Europe. Our tour guide, Blaze, made the history of this area come alive. The reason I booked this tour was the diverse itinerary -- visiting countries off the beaten track which not only included old cities, but castles, fortresses, churches, mosques, national parks, lakes, waterfalls, mountains, caves, farm land -- I could go on and on. It did not disappoint and I would highly recommend this trip. Blaze was an excellent guide. A group of us were running a little late from a hike in Plitvice National Park. We contacted Blaze and he made sure we were picked up so we wouldn't miss our included dinner that night. This was my third Gate 1 tour. My first was 14 days to China; my second, 14 days Jordan and Israel -- both of which were excellent. I will be traveling again with Gate 1 this winter.

Roy T

I will definitely use Gate 1 again. The entire trip was seamless. They were very thorough in their planning and in helping me to plan. They thought of everything. And our tour manager, Gabe, was awesome. He not only did everything he was supposed to do, he added little extras that made the trip special. And I had disruptions in travel due to the airline canceling a flight, he not only took care of it so that I didn't have to think about it, but he also went above and beyond to make sure I didn't miss out on any of the experiences the other tour guests had. Great job Gate 1!

Magali Franceschini

I recently returned from my second Gate 1 trip (August 7 through 15). I chose an escorted people-to-people tour to Cuba; it was absolutely wonderful. This was a small group tour (Discovery Tours by Gate 1) – we had a total of twelve people if you include our Gate 1 guide, our local guide, and our driver. The guides, Ernesto and Nilda, were fantastic - friendly and knowledgeable; the hotels and restaurants were excellent; and the activities were well planned, interesting, and a lot of fun. There was not much leisure time, but I understand that is how these people-to-people tours are designed. Once again, Gate 1 Travel provided a combination of good quality and value. I highly recommend this company and will definitely travel with them again.

Laverne Clark

Anita & I had a terrific experience on our trip to China. Rose our guide was wonderful and took care of all our requests & details. The trip was well planned. Everyone on the trip bonded and enjoyed each other. The food was plentiful and tasty. The great wall, terracotta army & pandas were amazing. The flight is tough especially coming home but the trip is well worth taking and we'd recommend Gate 1. Spence Snyderman

mkpowers99

Person I spoke to on 10/21 around 5pm from NJ was very helpful kind n lots of patience.She ia an asset to Gate 1 travel

Carolyn Caplan

I took the Prague/Budapest trip and it was great. Both hotels were very nice and large, especially by European standards. The transfer between cities was very easy and escorted, which was unexpected. Our Gate 1 guide did a great job of giving us hints and travel suggestions. I would highly recommend Gate 1.

David Scrase

After extensive research about one year ago, we chose the 15 day China including Chengdu and 3 day Yangtze River Cruise leaving Beijing on Oct 22. Needless to say we chose the right tour company and the right date. Our trip of 21 days (we added our own days pre and post tour) was rain free (only 2 hours). Our tour guide was outstanding (Ahwenn) and the local guides and the greatly needed bus drivers were excellent. The tour covered every aspect of the major China cities and we learned a lot. Our group was small only 24. Hotels were Chinese and were very clean. We were taken only to carefully selected restaurants where we ate in Chinese style - however there was some food for "western Chinese". Our river cruise was excellent. We opted for the upgrade to deck A - top deck - and a good choice - Very quiet going through the Three Gorges locks and better views. Ship was immaculate and roomy. We had an excellent experience and would readily chose Gate 1 again.

Jessica

My wife and I just returned from 10 days in Peru. We had a wonderful time and Gate 1 took care of every detail. This was our second trip using Gate 1, the first was a 14 day tour to China, both were exceptional. All the guides were knowledgable and well versed in English, so communicating was not an issue. We have always assumed cruising is the best way to see the world, but if you really want to learn about the country's history and culture traveling with Gate 1 is a perfect way to submerge yourself. The hotels and food was very good and you can not beat the value you receive for the price.

Eugene Tseytlin

Discovery Tour - Illustrious France with Gate 1 My husband and I just came back from our Discovery tour (small group) of Illustrious France with Gate 1. We had a great time. This is my 3rd time with Gate 1 and I was not disappointed. The daily activities were very well planned, the choice of hotels are excellent as usual (in France, hotels are expensive), most of all, out tour manager was super excellent. Will definitely take Gate 1's tour again in the near future.

Emily Kostin

We had a great trip to Turkey with Gate 1 and loved it. The hotels were pretty good to excellent and the country is amazing. Our tour manager Serap was very knowledgeable and did a great job providing background and information on the places we visited. Our driver and his helper were also very helpful. I would travel with Gate 1 again.

Gary

My wife and I just returned from Italy where we decided to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. It was Gate 1 Travel's 14 days Romantic Italy with Amalfi cost.And it was indeed 14 The most Romantic days in our life. Thanks Gate 1 Travel. We liked it from the beginning to the last minute - reasonably priced airfare and transfer, great choice of hotels and restaurants, luggage handling, clean and comfortable coatches ,well planned route, friendly and highly professional staff( tour director Johny-the best).All of that left nothing to do for us but have a fan and enjoy every minute of the trip.And we did it.Would recomend that trip to everyone who is thinking of going to Italy.

Chris Illescas

Our recent trip to South East Asia with Discovery Gate 1 Travel was absolutely superb. The itinerary was very intense and we had the opportunity to experience the real culture and lifestyle of people of the area. We were also able to see many places we never would have known existed if we had been on our own plus we had a really enjoyable time with the small group we were with. Imagine visiting two wonders of the world plus giving alms to Budist monks plus visiting a floating village plus enjoying private river cruises in each of the countries we visited, plus things like participating in a local cooking class - everything was thoroughly enjoyable. I also need to comment on our main guide, Udom, who was absolutely exceptional compared to any other guide we've had. He solved any problems that came up on the spot and was responsible and concientious, truly dedicated to his career, as were the other guides whom we were associated with. This trip is highly recommended.

Debra James

My wife and I just returned from a wonderful trip to the Baltic States and Poland, We enjoyed everything about this tour. The region is clean and green with lots of varied and interesting sights, friendly people and inexpensive prices. In addition, we had wonderful weather with temperatures some ten degrees above normal. Accommodations, guides, and transportation were up to the usual high Gate 1 standards. This is the sixth time we have used Gate 1 to facilitate our travel and have never been disappointed.

Claire Mendelson

This was my third time using Gate 1 Travel and I can highly recommend their services. My daughter and I went for an 8 day tour of Ecuador. The hotels and food were wonderful. Our tour guide, Alfredo and bus driver, Javier were exceptional. We had some free time in different locations to wander and get a feel for the country. Definitely plan to use Gate 1 for future travel.

Olympia Kristic

On the occasion that I don't travel solo, I've had mixed luck with travel agencies. Gate 1 is always a good choice. While the demographics of people isn't a wide spread (I'd love more people my age), they are always organized, on time, and provide exactly what they say they will. The guides are knowledgeable and easy to talk to. If I want to take a trip with several people and we don't have time to plan out all the details, Gate 1 is a wonderful option. Everyone is happy!

Michael Fein

We just returned from the Gate 1 tour to Peru and the Galapagos Islands. We had an amazing time and our tour guide, Washington, was just the BEST! I have been an independent traveler for so long that I was worried about going on a tour. It became like a family and Washington was so great about involving us with the locals. I learned so much....he even spent time explaining the southern hemisphere stars and constellations in the sky. He had a great sense of humor and made us laugh every day.

Gary Collins

This summer we've booked 8 day Classic National Parks, Mt.Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton tour with Gate 1 from June 14 to June 21, 2014. It was our first tour with Gate 1 and it was a wonderful experience. We had an excellent tour director Rick Williams and the best driver we ever meet - Paul. Everything was perfectly organized and presented. We stayed in good hotels, and all of them were very conveniently located. Our group was relatively small. The bus was very clean and comfortable. We realized that others, more expensive tour companies such as Globus, Cosmos or Trafalgar followed the same routes, and their tourists mostly stayed in the same hotels. Most of the people in our group traveled with the Gate 1 several times, and they told us they were very satisfied with the price and services on each tour. We are definitely looking forward to travel with Gate 1 on our future trips.

Lien Truong

Did the 5 day Iceland Trip with Gate 1 in October, 2014. We were very pleased with all levels of service. The hotel was convenient and comfortable. All tours were on very clean and comfortable transportation. The guide, Goulag (sp?), went above and beyond to pass her love and knowledge of her country and she worked long hours to make sure we "found" the Aurora Borealis. We visited interesting geological formations and the countryside is spectacular. Would love to go again and spend more time exploring this country. Gate 1 has impressed us again.

Casey Patton

We were back from the trip Machu Picchu in Peru with Gate 1. This was the third trip with Gate 1 so far, and every time I always took either my brother & his wife or my two sisters along. The trip was great with well organize from the tour manager Arturo Espinoza who are very patient and took a good care of everyone in the group. The hotels and breakfasts in Lima, Cozco and Machu Picchu were excellence. The bus transportation from place to place were on time and safe. We are very happy to enjoy the trip and ready for the next one soon. Ian Yen & Crystal Nguyen

Diane Csaszar

I just returned from a 14 night China with a 4 day Yangtze River Cruise. It was amazing and everything was better than perfect! I was thrilled with the value of our trip and the accomodations and meals were wonderful. Great locations for the hotels with easy walking to everything we might need. Ivy was our guide and she was wonderful!!! I can't say enough good things about her and her expertise on China. She would give us wonderful information and if we had questions she didn't immediately know the answer to, she would get the answer and inform us with what she found. She was a true professional with a funny and genuine side. Thanks Ivy for making our trip the trip of a lifetime. Loved the fact that Gate 1 took care of all our airline check in and luggage within China. Made transferring from one city to another a breeze. I would highly recommend Gate1 to anyone wanting to go to China or anywhere else in the world. Can't wait to go with them again.

Claire Dykes

My husband and I recently did the 8 Day Classic Greece with Gate 1. We loved it! This wasn't our first trip with Gate 1 and every time Gate 1 finds ways to surprise us. Gate 1 had a surprise lunch and an evening with Greek entertainment. Our tour guide, Yannie, was very knowledgeable and was fun. The people in our group were fun to hang out with as well. Overall, we highly recommend this trip. We can't wait to travel with Gate 1 again!

Elizabeth Sabel

I took the 11 day tour of Croatia and Slovenia in late April and loved it. Peter, the tour guide and Ivan, the bus driver were great. The accommodations were top notch, the countries were incredibly beautiful and the optional excursions were well worth the money. Gate 1 was highly recommended to me by a friend. I recommended Gate 1 to another friend before I took my trip. My friend went on a tour a month before I did and had nothing but good things to say about Gate 1. I've toured with several other tour companies and will be planning my next trip(s) with Gate 1.

Donna (Keyslammer)

My wife and I just got back from 11 day Croatia/Slovenia in March this year. We have joined 11 Gate 1 tours to three continents (Europe, Asia and South Africa) since 2012. They were all outstanding and the tour guides were excellent and very knowledgeable. We are going to see Greece with Gate 1 again in May 2015. We did travel with other well known tour companies too but found Gate 1 to be superior in its price, itinerary, hotels and especially service. Gate 1 is the only company that makes flexible arrangements for starting and ending the trips. We are seniors and feel comfortable that there is always a Gate 1 representative to receive us at the airport upon arrival and get us to the airport any time, even 2 am in the morning or 11pm at night. We trust Gate 1 because we know we are always in good hands in a foreign country. We recommend it most highly to anybody who wants to travel.

Matt Forman

I have taken 9 tour packages with Gate1 since 2007(4 to South America, 2 to Asia, 2 to Africa, 1 to Jordan) and I found them all to be very good. The tours were well organized with experienced local tour guides who spoke English well. You see the highlights on each trip as well as have the opportunities to do other things, such as shopping and doing things on your own, Overall, you are getting your money's worth by going with Gate1.

Tibi Zohar

I have travel with Gate1 before and have never been disappointed. We just came back from a French River Cruise and had some heavy rains. The river flooded to the point where travel was impossible. Gate1 and the Tour Guide made arrangements to keep us busy, visit all places on the itinerary and more and just made the absolute best out of a bad situation. We have already booked another trip with them because of the way they handled a bad situation and turned it into something pleasant.

Mary Ann San Juan

We went on 10 Day Classic Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio...the trip was amazing! Did not have very high expectations as we are wary of traveling with tour companies due to past experiences, but this trip definitely exceeded all expectations. Our tour guide Gilberth was lively, entertaining, and VERY knowledgeable about Costa Rica's nature/history (hands down the best tour guide to have in the national parks/hikes). He was also very attentive, and promptly solved any problems we encountered during the trip (i.e. a health emergency during dinner one day, confusion with the rooms one hotel had booked for our 5-person family, etc). While the optional activities were a bit on the pricier side, they were most definitely worth buying (examples are Hanging Bridges tour in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Ziplining, Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise, EcoTamales Hot Springs, etc). The hotels were also wonderful; we stayed at the Wyndham Tryp Sabana in San Jose, Hotel Arenal Manoa in La Fortuna, Hotel El Establo in Monteverde, and Hotel San Bada in Manuel Antonio. All were clean and luxurious. The only complaint I would have of the entire trip is the weather, as we visited right in the middle of the rainy season (late June) but obviously that is not Gate 1's fault. I would say that Gate 1 handled the tours perfectly despite the weather. Our driver Juan Carlos was great, and I liked the personal touches Gate 1 added to our trip such as the quality of the group dinners/lunches and how they provided every passenger with a water bottle for each day that we traveled on the bus. The TL;DR would be that my trip to Costa Rica with Gate 1 Travel was fabulous, and I will most definitely be traveling with them again. Thank you for the great experience!

Barbara Videen

Title: 9-Day Classic Ireland Tour Dates: Oct. 18, 2014 - Oct. 26, 2014 I am writing this review because my husband & I wanted to express our thanks to Gate 1 Travel for giving us this kind of opportunity to enjoy our tour with very good services & yet so very affordable. We had been booking tours from different travel agencies before which most of them were a little bit expensive because they gave us services including providing us personalized tags, travel bags, documents in forms of wallets & folders, etc., which we can eliminate those because they are unnecessary for us. We like Gate 1 Travel because its practical & affordable. It doesn't have too many overhead expenses. The documents are sent to you over the internet & all other communications. I am so impressed with the services provided by Gate 1 Travel, like; the selections of Tour Guides, Transportation, Hotels & Restaurants, & all Attractions & Entertainment. The Optional Tours that were selected were worth seeing & enjoying because they were all related to the history of the places you visited. Overall, I recommend Gate 1 Travel as your agency because it is reliable & affordable, & yet the services are excellent. At this writing, we are already booking for 12-Day Classic Germany.

Brian V

My wife and I just got back from the 11 Day Classic Israel Tour. Our tour guide, Mati, exceeded our expectations by far. The amount of detailed knowledge he has is amazing. There was not a question he could not answer. When the tour was over we had some extra time in Tel Aviv. Mati offered to walk us around even though this was not part of the tour. He really went above and beyond. Also Kobi, our bus driver was excellent! He was very friendly and a great driver! I highly recommend Gate 1 Travel and Mati and Kobi!

H Lee

traveled to Iceland with Gate1 just before Xmas Had some qualms since I had never used them before The trip turned out to be just fabulous The hotel was very nice with a great location A special touch was that every morning there was a gift at our door from the Xmas elves Took the Blue Lagoon and the Full circle tours. They were well run and definitely worthwhile Cant rave enough about our tour guide Julia. Native to Iceland, she filled our bus rides with interesting facts. She even pointed out where her grandmothers house was She was charming and made the trip even more enjoyable. Will definitely be using Gate1 for more travels

Grace Hernandez, MS

I recently traveled to the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon and Zion Canyon with Gate 1 tours and had a wonderful experience. The hotel accommodations were great and the meals provided proved to be exceptional. The tour director was well versed in the area and provided much entertainment and facts about the various areas we were visiting. The group of 39 was a mixture of ages and from various parts of the US and Trinidad. This proved to work well and everyone had a great time.

sandi seltzer Bryant

It was my first time to use Gate 1 Travel and I am absolutely satisfied with the services that I received. Our tour manager Noel was fantastic. All the accomodations we used was clean with friendly staff and the breakfast they served was yummy. I have nothing but positive praises to this agency. I would definitely use Gate1 Travel again. In fact, I have already endorsed it to my family and friends.

Bruce Kilgour

We went with our daughter, who recently graduated from college, on the "12 Day Classic Spain & Portugal" trip in the end of June 2014. Gate 1 provided us with such a great itinerary from beginning to end. It was a very memorable trip, from Lisbon, Portugal to Andalucía, Spain. There was so much to see everywhere that we went. We stood on "The Rock" in Gibraltar, a British territory, where it is you can view both Spain and Africa, We also traveled to Tanger, Morocco, which checked visiting Africa off of our list! Toledo and Madrid were two of our favorites as they were both beautiful and magnificent! All the local tour guides were very knowledgeable. Our Gate 1 tour director Paul did a wonderful job, was extremely knowledgeable everywhere we went and was a very thoughtful person; we truly really appreciated it and we felt so lucky to have him. Our driver, Norberto, was also fantastic and made sure to make this trip safe. Thank you very much, Gate 1. We really enjoyed the trip and look forward to utilizing Gate 1 again!

Sandi Kyer

We used Gate 1 for a Europe tour in March 2020 right before Covid travel restrictions were implemented. Everything on the tour was great and all of our guides were awesome. Our tour manager was very caring and fun, as well. Despite the craziness of getting back into the US amid restrictions, Gate 1 and their staff made our trip great.

Jean Semler

A Great Travel Company I must have taken at least half-a-dozen trips with this Company, all over the world, and almost each time they've exceeded my expectations. I had to learn what to expect as a difference between "fully escorted" and "independent" tours and "regular" and "small group" tours but I have to admit that in each category of tours offered the service it at the highest comparative level for that class. I also appreciate their wide variety of offers for visit activities. I like very "full" tours, where the add-ons offered exceed the time available. That way, I can be sure that I will never get bored - evidently, I am the tourist that visits everything rather that the kind that looks for a relaxed, on the beach, "restful" vacation. I want to learn and see as much as humanly possible and Gate 1 offers me all I can handle. Their guides are the best in the business and their tours are organized with military precision. Price-wise, the detailing the price breakdown for flight, accommodation, add-on visits, etc., allows for a very clear and complete image of the total costs likely to be incurred. And again, in competition with other travel agencies, Gate 1 comes on top. Often times, they negotiate or take advantage of special airfares and the client gets the savings. Admirably honest. I am looking forward to my next trip with Gate 1 in the very near future. Thank you, Gate 1! Keep up the good work!

Kimberly Burk

We recently returned from a trip to Spain and Portugal organized and proved by Gate 1 Travel. We reviewed all our photos we thank Gate 1 Travel for wonderful memories. The trip was superbly planned and organized and executed on location by a highly experienced tour director, Daniel Revero. We had no issues with the choice of hotels and the meals provided. The sites to visit were not to be missed and despite their spread out locations we always had sufficient time to rest, mostly with 2 to 3 nights at the same hotels. The brake-up of the group in smaller groups for site visits gave the tour guides better control and for us a more efficient visit, as the sites were teeming with other tourists which was to be expected for Spain and Portugal, once great empires with lots of history. Thank Gate 1 Travel for a great trip into history in comfort and with great weather.

Alana Garrison

My wife and I just returned from Gate 1 Danube River Tour w/Berlin extension. This was our 2nd trip together w/Gate, and I have been on a few previous tours on my own. This is an outstanding tour company that has taken me around the world w/flights included at a very affordable cost, great hotels, guides, and support from USA office. You don't need to spend your retirement savings for a great travel experience. All guides speak fluent English, you stay in beautiful hotels close to the important sites, and most tours and meals are included in cost.

John Haalboom

Just recently returned from a Gate 1 tour of Turkey. It was our first experience with Gate 1 but not our last. Everything was very well organized and our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. We always felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip, and everything that was advertised was provided. I highly recommend travelling with Gate 1 travel.

Gregory Ward

I just returned from a Turkish Odyssey with Gate 1 Discovery Tours, and it was outstanding. Discovery Tours is a small group tour company that provides high quality hotels and restaurants. Our Turkish Tour Guide, Senal, was dynamic with intricate knowledge of the history and culture of Turkey, which enriched our entire experience. We visited the highlights of this fascinating country enjoying the art, vibrancy, and hospitality of the Turkish people. I look forward to taking another Discovery Tour in the near future. Many thanks to Discovery Tours for the attention to detail and for providing us with a high quality tour at a reasonable price.

Jennifer Reed

We have always traveled on our own. This was our first escorted tour. We were not sure if we would like it or not. It was a wonderful experience. Gate 1 was top notch in setting up our trip, even ensuring good seats on all flights. The Tour Manager, Pavel was flawless is coordinating our activities. We were always on time. He was extremely knowledgeable about all things Peru. The other local guides brought in to provide in depth information heightened our experience at each of those locations. We will definitely use Gate 1 in the future. They can be counted on to provide a great trip at a great price!.

Joy St. Louis

My husband and I took the 16 day Classic Thailand with Phuket tour recently and enjoyed it very much. It's also very well organized. Our tour guide (Oh) was simply wonderful, very helpful, knowledgeable and fun. Hotels are very good. All historic sites that we visited worth to see. By the group request Oh took our group to see White Temple that wasn't on the list, and it definitely was the highlight of that day. I wonder why it was removed from the itinerary. Visiting elephant camp was so much fun. All in all I can highly recommend traveling with Gate1.

Placido Dos Santos

We just returned from the 7 day Peru & Machu Picchu trip with Gate 1 tours. We were concerned about Peru's winter weather and that the 7 day trip wouldn't give us enough time to do a lot of things. The tour was almost perfect. Weather was fine so we only needed to wear our coats in the evenings. Our tour manager Leo and his assistant Agusto were excellent. They provided lots of cultural information and experiences throughout our tour and they kept our tour group organized and on time. All the hotels were clean and centrally located so we were within walking distances for dining and shopping during our free time. We got to see lots of sights especially Machu Picchu, do lots of shopping, dine at various ethnic restaurants, paraglide along the shores in Lima, dine at the 15th best restaurant in the world (Central Restaurante) which was within walking distance from our Lima hotel, and dine on frog fish at a Chinese restaurant (as mentioned on the Travel Channel). We already booked our next Gate 1 tour to Jordan.

Hailee Bellusci

We had such a WONDERFUL trip to Ireland!!!! All we do is talk about it to our friends and family. All aspects of the trip were excellent....the hotels were very accommodating, the food was superb--especially the grass fed beef and fresh seafood, the excursions provided informative aspects of the history and culture of Ireland, and Mother Nature provided the perfect weather!. And we can't forget the pubs!!! Our tour guide, Marie, and bus driver, TJ, were phenomenal. As we toured the countryside, Marie told such wonderful and educational stories of the Irish culture. We cannot say enough about Gate 1 Travel. A gentleman on our tour was on his 27th tour with Gate 1. So this speaks to the quality of the service you provide. Other travelers told us of their other many trips using Gate 1. We cannot wait to book our next vacation with you perhaps in 2016. We are thinking of a River Cruise to Spain if offered. Thanks again for your superb service in arranging this trip for us. We will always have fond memories of celebrating our 40th anniversary in Ireland.

Jill Collins

My husband and I recently returned from our 10 day tour of Costa Rica. It was a wonderful trip in every respect. The country is beautiful and abounding in all the best Mother Nature has to offer in scenery, plants, animals - and the people are wonderful, too. One of the things we always love about Gate 1 tours is how much we learn about the places we visit. Our tour manager, Gilbert, was gracious in sharing all his knowledge with our group and our driver, Juan Carlos, kept us safe and well cared for. Thank-you, Gate 1! You've done it again!!! Darlene Zuehl

Matt Polifko

I consider myself to be a somewhat advanced traveler but had some apprehension about travel to China. This was my first trip with Gate 1 travel and it was one of my favorite travel experiences; everything was flawless from day1 to the last hour of the final day. Our tour guides (Nina and Tom) went above and beyond to make our experience safe, memorable and wonderful. Will def. use them again for future travel plans!! :)

Efrika McIver

Traveled to Cuba with Gate 1 on their People to People tour this past Christmas. It was one of the best trips. The tour guide Daniel was amazing. He was organized, friendly and very patient. Our local tour guide Ramiro was very knowledgeable of Cuba past and present with a good sense of humor. We had many interactions with Cubans from chefs and restaurant owners, to people in a nursing home, children in an after school center, artists, musicians and more. In addition my husband and I walked the streets of Havana on our own. People were friendly and were very interested in life in the United States. On the tour we had many excellent meals that represented the best of the Cuban cuisine. And some really great pizza from a local restaurant in Havana where the Cuban cook and an Italian cook worked together. Our days were filled with activities and all our many questions were answered. On New Year's Eve our tour guide, Daniel and some in our group went to a restaurant in Old Havana Square to bring in the New Year. We enjoyed a show and smoked Cuban cigars!! If you have the opportunity this is a trip that should no be missed.

John Dalton

We returned from a Gate 1 trip to Israel about a week ago. It was our third tour with Gate 1 in about a year and a half...seeing a trend here? We have travelled with other companies, but I think we have found Gate 1 to be the cream of the crop. Our guide, Shmulik, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, helpful, and, at times, hilarious. We were overwhelmed by how little we actually knew about this beautiful country and its history. The group numbered about 20 and was the most pleasant group we have ever been with. From the hotels to the scenery and history, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. We're planning another trip this Fall.

Kerry Eckhardt

Gate 1’s 8 Day Classic National Parks, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton Tour has great itinerary. The pace of the tour was excellent and we were given enough time to enjoy each national park and never felt rushed. We saw a lot in 8 days. The hotels used for this tour were all within walking distance to towns or main attractions. We were able to explore during our free time or in the evening. Our tour manager, Rick, was wonderful. He was very experienced with all the national parks we visited and his commentary was in great details about wars, geography, history, etc. We also had an extremely friendly and knowledgeable driver, Paul, in this tour. Both were very friendly, caring and helpful. This is a great tour and we enjoyed very much.

Zerlina Jackson

Just got back from a Gate1 trip to Iceland, their 6 day Northern Lights Tour. It was an incredible trip, well worth the money. The tour guide was knowledgable about our stops, was fluent in English, was very polite and friendly. The hotel was excellent, no complaints at all with them. The transfer from the Airport to the Hotel and back was quick and easy. I would definitely recommend them and plan on using them again for a future trip. Having used them for my first true international vacation has shown how easy travelling can be and how affordable.

Susana Jennings

Just returned from the 8-day Classic National Parks tour to Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, etc. This was my seventh tour with Gate 1 overall, and my second consecutive stateside tour. As always, the tour director was superb (actually, the best ever! ), the hotels were excellent and the price couldn't be beat. Ours was the second iteration of a brand-new tour. If they continue to add other domestic tours to their offerings, I will be among the first to sign up.

Jeremy R

My husband I just returned from Gate 1's "17 Day Ecuador and Peru" tour and we were very pleased with every aspect of the trip. This was only our second group tour and we were a bit hesitant. After researching we decided on this trip highlighted by a rain forest stay, Machu Pichu climb and Lake Titicaca experience. We loved every minute of the trip and were impressed with the attention to detail and care exhibited by our tour managers, Marcelo and Julio. to give an example...Our return trip to the U.S. was canceled because of snow and rescheduled for the next day. Arrangements were made for us to remain at our hotel for a nominal fee and Gate 1 arranged for someone from their local office to accompany us to the airport as our tour guide, Julio, had left the previous day (the scheduled end of the trip). On the way to the airport, Julio called to make certain we were taken care of. I was impressed with that level of concern and commitment. Our Ecuador experiences were varied and interesting.. Our guide, Marcelo, was a superb ambassador for his country and Gate 1. We had fun. Each day Marcelo would plan a sweet surprise for us and we were genuinely excited each day to discover what he had planned...a special ice cream treat, sugar cane. The variety of hotels , meals, and experiences was wonderful. Start to finish, not one problem I am even now planning another trip with Gate 1.

Philip Meawad

We just returned from China. This was our 3rd time with Gate 1 and again, we found them to be a fantastic host. Our tour guide Annie was superb in that she was attentive to our needs, spoke excellent English, was friendly and had a great sense of humor. The hotels were very modern, clean and comfortable; the restaurants chosen were authentic but still had familiar dishes to please our western palates. Gate 1 arranged for pre-check in for all the hotels and domestic flights which spoiled us and made it so easy and uncomplicated. The river cruise ship was delightful and had very spacious state rooms. We saw all the highlights in the area and we signed up for all the reasonable cost optional excursions which were of great value. We can't wait to go on our next Gate 1 trip. Thanks Gate 1! I'm glad we discovered you!!

jonnathan pacheco

This was my second time using Gate 1 Travel and I am as happy as the first time. Easy to book, lot's of options, and great customer service. You can't beat the choices of flights, hotels, and options in order to tailor a vacation to meet your specific needs. I am a budget traveler and like the fact that I was able to book (recently) a perfect trip to Rome. Flights, transfers, hotel... all for under $1,500... plus I was able via their website to make monthly payments. A+

lisa gonzalez franco

We just came back from a 12 day vacation to Greece including a 4 day cruise of the Greek Islands. This was a trip of a lifetime thanks to Gate 1 Travel. Gate 1 took care of us every step of the way. From picking us up at the airport in Athens, brining us to our hotel, taking us on some fantastic tours and everything in between. The tour guides were all so knowledgeable and so passionate about their country. The food and hotels were top notch as was the tour bus. It was great that there was wifi on the bus so I could update facebook and respond to emails while we were on route from place to place. This is our third Gate 1 Travel trip and as soon as we got back we booked our next trip which is to China in April. You can't beat the price for the value, it is absolutely an incredible deal. Thank you gate 1 for making this another trip we won't soon forget.

melissa seligman

I always wanted to visit Vietnam but never get a chance until I saw this 12 days classic Vietnam special from Travelozoo. So even I have never heard of Gate 1 travel, for this good deal we decided to give it a try. It ended up everything went out great and we have nothing but good thing to say about this Vietnam visit and Gate 1. We booked the 12 days Vietnam land only trip after our 7 day tour in Taiwan ended. our trip started off from Saigon to Hainoi for 11 days. The very first experience at the Ho Chi Ming international airport wasnot a good one. We got our visas at the visa window without any problem, but passing thought the actual immigration, the officer started questioning us about our document, then I was told I could pass but not my husband. Finally the officer asked for some tip, my husband gave 2 five dollar bills, of course he wanted more. Anyhow, it wasnot alot of money but we were pretty upset, that's how was our Vietnam trip start. luckyly everything changed after we checked into our hotel and greeted by our tour guide Tran. Tran was an energized young man with lot of experienced and a sense of humor. Throughout the trip, he shared his personal life experience with the group, those stories of his life and his family were really touching. The rest of the time on this tour was stress free because Tran and/or Gate 1 arranged everything perfectly from transportation to the city tours and optional tours, etc. The tour bus was comfortable and the hotels were clean and on great locations. I liked it when we could stay in each city/hotel more than 1 night so we could relax more - except in Halong bay that we only got one night :( One more thing to mention about this trip was the two Vietnam Vets who traveled with us, they were nice to share their war experience with the group and I think all were valuable stories. Overall, I learn a lot about Vietnam, its culture and its people on this short trip thanks to Gate 1 and our knowledgeable tour guide.

K Redditte

Bravo Gate 1 Travel Company! On May 2, 2014 we took the 10 day affordable Peru trip. We received a great value for our dollar. The trip was simply amazing. Great accommodations, wonderful restaurants for dinner and a super tour guide by the name of Jesus Cardenas. He put 150% into our tour. We were very pleased with how our luggage always followed us from Hotel to Hotel. All the transfers were done by our guide Jesus and we very rarely had to touch our luggage. This trip showed us all the highlights of Peru including Machu Picchu and our group was only 28 people. It was our first with Gate 1 and we will definitely consider another trip with your Company. You were well organized and you give good value.

Gale Simpson

I just took the 8 Day Affordable Central Europe tour over Thanksgiving holiday. This was my 2nd time touring with Gate 1 Travel, and it was again another great experience. The tour booking was a breeze. I needed to add one day prior and one day after the tour, and this was done over the phone with an agent effortless and flawless. The tour value was right. The hotels were decent. Actually the hotels in Vienna and Prague were quite nice, but the Mercure in Budapest was a little disappointed, both the hotel room and the food quality. (I had previously stayed at Mercure in Paris with another Gate 1 tour, and it was much better, exceeded my expectation.) Our tour Manager, bus driver, local tour guides are all very professional, knowledgeable, caring and friendly. Dean, our tour Manager was terrific. He went above and beyond to help us all in any way he could. I particularly like the pace of Gate 1 tours as they usually cover all the sites that everyone wants to visit, and then also give you enough free time to explore things in depth on your own. I will no doubt be using Gate 1 again and will definitely recommend it to friends and family. Happy Holidays and Happy Travel!

David Cebula

Purchased a Groupon for Prague and Budapest not knowing about Gate 1. After all was said and done, Gate 1 delivered everything they said they would. Great trip, excellent hotels and tour guides. We could not beat the price of the trip and the value and are very glad we did take a chance on Gate 1. We will certainly use Gate 1 in the near future. Next trip we will look for a fully guided tour or maybe a river barge trip.

Lorraine Delahoyde

We booked the South Africa Cape Town to Victoria Falls tour with Gate 1 Tours. It was excellent value, included your flights, hotels, most meals, all transportation plus your guide. The trip was excellent and first class all the way. My husband is a seasoned traveler - so I was concerned with the hotels. He was very impressed. The weather is cold in July - so be sure to bring warm outfits. It was SAFE provided you take the advise of the guides and the hotel staff. There is no way you could see on your own what this tour offers in the same amount of time...or for the same price. The borders can be stressful on your own. With Gate 1 crossing the borders was well organized and efficient. Ensure you research your vaccines prior - as you will need to get some well in advance of travel. The visas are taken care of by the tour company as you travel between countries - not required prior to leaving for Africa. They are a very reputable company in my opinion and we will travel with them again. I highly recommend their tour company! The Schulthies

Karen Nicolai

I recently returned from a 2 week tour of Italy/Sicily with Gate 1 and I am still smiling! Many thanks to the tour managers, Alessandro and Flavia as their wonderful personalities and constant attention to every detail were a big part of what made this trip so great! Gate 1 makes travelling easy so all your energy can be focused on enjoying the experience.

Renee' Ruiz

This was our first experience with Gate 1 Travel and we were very pleased. We did the 10 Day Affordable Peru to visit Machu Picchu. The entire trip was well organized and ran smoothly. We selected plan A and we were very happy we did, the accommodations were very nice and in great locations, the group were smaller in size which gave every one more room on the bus. The included tours gave a highlighted each location perfectly, there were leisure time in each city we stayed, that allow us to explore the city on our own pace or we can join an optional tour with great value. Our tour guide Miguel was amazing and with exceptional knowledge on history about Incas. The driver of coach was wonderful too, he made us feel totally safe on the entire trip.

jacqueline grimes

We just got back from a 10 Day Amazon Adventure with Gate 1 Travel. Words can not explain the amazing time we had. The hotels were top notch, the local cuisine was FANTASTIC and our guide was EXCELLANT! Everything and I do mean EVERYTHING was so amazing. We absolutely loved every minute of it and can't wait until our next trip. We will definitely go with Gate 1 Travel for our next vacation!!!

Anne Caldwell

Traveled to South Africa and Victoria Falls in September 2014 with Gate 1. This is our second adventure with Gate 1 and it, too, was also a great experience. Our guide, Jason, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and made our trip troublefree. Our hotels were first rate with excellent service. Several hotels had wild animal viewing with waterholes on their property. Our itinerary was well planned, allowing for a variety of venues. Not only did we see the expected nature sights, including the Big Five, but saw a wide variety of other animals and magnificent gardens. In addition we had opportunities to experience the varied cultures of South Africa. We also had "free time" to explore on our own. Victoria Falls shouldn't be missed as it is truly one of the natural "wonders of the world." September is a perfect time to visit as the weather was warm and dry. Viewing the animals was enhanced due to minimal foliage at the end of winter. This is a great time to view Victoria Falls due to the lower water flow through the various channels, making for better viewing with minimum water spray interference. We are looking forward to future travels with Gate 1. We've not been disappointed. Highly recommend. Dick and Chris

Ayoub Associates

We have been traveling the world for less and thanks to Gate 1 Travel! I could not post the review fast enough due to the stupid flu after the trip. Our trip to Ecuador and Peru was fantastic and Gate 1 always provide with fantastic tour managers to make our trip easy. Thank you Gate 1...with you we are able to fill in our bucket lists.

Sunila Pandit

Last week we returned from our 13 day Romantic Italy trip and wow we are still dreaming about it. This was our second trip with Gate 1 Travel and no suprise, they did a great job.The trip was well planned and executed with no glitches along the way. The motor coach was very spacious and comfortable. The hotel accommodations were nice and centerally located that were accessible to local restaurants. The included lunch with wine tasting and dinners were carefully planned and dinners in particular were selected to provide enrtertainment and quality cuisine. Our tour guide Martin was very knowledgable just about every aspect of Italian history, art, culture, food and wine. Coach driver Mario's courtesy and driving skills were commendable. My wife and I will recommend this trip to anyone who might be looking to visit Italy. Vinod & Sunita

Sonny Vergel de Dios

This is my first time using Gate 1 Travel for my trip to Peru, the "10 Day Affordable Peru." I traveled with a friend and we booked the airfare with Gate 1 for late September 2014. I didn't know what to expect, but this trip has exceeded my expectation. We flew from Boston to Fort Lauderdale to Lima. We arrived in Lima at around 11pm local time (pretty late). On the way back we took a red eye from Lima to Fort Lauderdale to Washington DC to Boston. Although the flight times and the layovers were not what I wanted, I think this was due not to Gate 1 but what was offered by the airlines. Pre-depature, Gate 1 sent us a kind of "Know before You Go" documents on tips, itinerary, and a list of contact with the addresses of all the hotels we were to stay. I made a copy for myself and another copy to contacts at home in case of emergency. I was concerned this trip was going to be vigorous due to the high altitude and the walking around Machu Picchu. I called their office and they assured me that it was only moderate walking. They were very nice on the phone. Also, I check the airline websites itself and they confirmed my flight was booked. When we arrived in Lima very late at night, we saw the Gate 1 sign waiting for us after we picked up our luggage. We followed them to where the van was and it took about an hour from the airport to the hotel. The guy that was in charge of pick ups and drop offs was very friendly. He talked to us the whole hour to the hotel and trying to teach us Spanish and gave us recommendations on places to eat. Our tour guide was Rogger Salas. Everyday, he would post the next day's itinerary by the hotel lobby elevator with the time stamp. The buses we used were decent, and everyday they gave us a bottle of water. When we arrived to our first night's hotel, he had slipped another document reiterating tips, dos and don'ts on the trip. He also held an opening orientation on the second night. I have to highly recommend him because he is very patient. Every time we would get off or arrive to a destination, he would offer to take our pictures. He was really good at explaining stuff as well. He answered my questions when I wanted to get stamps and send a post card to the post office. He always waited for the last person and walked with that person if that person was behind. I can't say enough positive things about him. Truly one of the nicest people I have met and you can tell he loves his job. There were lots of banter and joking between him and our group which made it more enjoyable. This tour did everything they say they were going to do per the itinerary. Our luggage were always delivered to our hotel rooms and transported to the next place without me lifting a finger. Even on domestic flights within the country, I didn't have to pick up my luggage. They gave us a Gate 1 luggage tag, so they could easily identify our luggage in the group. One of the bus drivers was really nice to me. We were at some rest stop and there were local people charging a few dollars to take pictures with the llamas, I didn't have enough change, so the bus driver paid for me and took my picture for me. That is going above and beyond. But the icing on the cake for me on this trip were the people on our tour. We kind of became a family. There were only 27 of us. But we grew very close with each other. Even meals on our own, some of us stuck together not just with the people we came with. On the last night for our farewell dinner, everyone exchanged emails to keep in contact. We found each other on facebook (we even became friend with our tour guide on facebook as well), and we are still talking to each other and are planning to meet up again for another Gate 1 trip. I would like to say I have met and made some new friends through this trip. I left Peru with a very positive memory and I cannot wait to go another trip with my new friends through Gate 1.

Bill Reese

I just returned from Gate 1's 11-Day Bulgaria, Serbia, & Romania tour, and it was every bit as enjoyable and educational as the previous eleven tours I have taken with this company. Before discovering Gate 1, I had toured with several other travel companies, but never again. The professionalism and knowledge of Gate 1's outstanding tour guides and bus drivers, well-planned sight-seeing, excellent hotels in great locations, modern & clean buses, and included meals of local cuisine at the best prices in the travel business cannot be beat. I love Gate 1 tours so much that I have already booked two more tours with them for 2015!

Eleonore Hauser

We just returned from the 10-day Affordable Spain Tour. It was fantastic! Piotr, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgable, friendly, and professional. He is absolutely unflappable! Every detail was taken care of. All we had to do was sit back and enjoy the trip. The local tour guides were always waiting for us when we stepped off the bus. Our tickets were handed to us, we didn't have to wait in line, and in most cases we didn't even have to check in to the hotel! Piotr took care of everything! We selected Gate 1 Travel on the recommendation of friends who use them often. This was our first group tour and I highly recommend it as the way to travel. We had plenty of downtime but still saw much more than we would have if we had planned the trip ourselves. I highly recommend Gate 1 Travel!

Trish Meade

I have traveled with this company 3 times now! I love this company! The tour guides are great and let you know the culture and history of the country you visit! I traveled with them to Peru ,China, Egypt. Each one was amazing. The guides are very helpful personal and the last day has been so sad. Gate 1 does a wonderful job on who they hire as a guide. You can really tell that they have a passion and love for their country and love to share that with the gusts on the tour!

Swanky Glass

I recently went on a trip with Gate 1 to Greece and they did such an amazing job! Our tour guide Elena was so sweet and full of information about all the sites. They made our trip so enjoyable because of all it included. I almost feel like I underpaid because of the hotels I stayed in and all the things the tour included. When me and my friend lost our passports and money, the bus driver took a taxi with us to the site to help us find it and then refused tip money I offered him. I cannot express how great they made the trip and I will be booking more with them.

Syed Ali

We took the 15 Day Classic India with Rathambore in January 2016. We have traveled independently to India many times over the past 40 years. However, now that we are in our 70s we decided we didn't want the hassles of doing everything on our own and decided to try this tour because we still like going there. We were so pleasantly surprised at how nearly perfect everything was that we've signed up for South India in November! The guide was superb, every stop was wonderful and despite having been to most places, we learned plenty of new things. The hotels were all excellent and the daily breakfasts were also. We thought we were done with India but since Gate 1 does such a great tour, we can still keep going! Our first trip with them was to South Africa which was also so wonderful we decided it was time to trust in tours which we shunned when we were younger!

Miguel Ley

We recently got back from our tour of Morocco through Gate1Travel. This was our 6th Gate1 tour and it was just as fabulous as the rest. Our guide was very knowledgeable, our hotels were fantastic and the optional tours were splendid. I look forward to taking our next tour through Gate1Travel.

Julia Winer

My fiancee and I just came back from a 3 night trip to Iceland we booked through Gate 1 Travel and it was really amazing! Our tour guide Gukka (sp?) was really amazing and she really helped provide a lot of insight, education, and humor on the tour as she showed us around Reyjavik and on our later tours. Although we weren't able to see the Northern Lights due to the weather, the trip to the Blue Lagoon was simply amazing and and the Golden Circle Tour was really nice with the fantastic Gullfoss waterfall and Þingvellir National Park as my personal highlights. Our biggest surprise was the food.. we anticipated some really good seafood, but were constantly surprised with the fantastic food everywhere we went... My personal "must try" recommendations include the rye ice cream at Loki, the Grilled horse "RARE" and Lobster and Crab risotto at Kopar, and both the seafood and langoustine feasts at Torfan. All in all a great trip and we're already looking at options to possibly take other trips with Gate 1!

maiping kao

My wife and I recently returned from a 13 days Gate 1 trip to Turkey. This was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. The tour was very well organized and the guide very friendly and helpful. The trip offered the highlights of Turkey a great country to visit.

Claudia Bertelli

First trip with Gate 1. Affordable 10 day Peru. I would have to say that we were completely satisfied with the experience. We only planned the trip a few weeks in advance and the customer service prior to the trip was great. The trip itinerary and travel paperwork was informational and helpful. We had one Gate 1 representative/guide with us the whole trip once we ariived in Peru, which covered multiple in-country destinations and air/bus travel. The hotel accomodations were very comfortable. We were on a plan B, A was already sold out so I can't speak to those accomodations. The meals were all very good with plenty of opportunities to sample local quisine. The group was a very manageable (19) size and pretty diverse age wise. Plenty of opportunities to either join an optional tour, or see the sights on our own. Again we were extremely pleased with the experience, I know this is just a thunbnail overview but we will definitely seek out Gate 1 again for future travel plans.

Alice Li

My husband and I used Gate 1 Travel Discovery to go to Morocco, and we had a wonderful time! Our guide was good, the rooms were great, and the place was amazing! The most spectacular part of this tour was watching the sunset in the Sahara desert! I highly recommend this company!

Leann Yuen

I came back from my 4th trip with Gate 1 last month, their service is excellent. They are able to have guides that do make everyone feel comfortable. The mix of hotels is great, definitely value for money! What I appreciate most about Gate 1 Tours is that everything is well coordinated logistically, follow the guidelines provided and there will be no issues. With Gate 1 the logistics, value and quality of the package is second to none!

Dani Jakoubek

We just came back from the Turkey Discovery Tour offered by Gate1. The trip was fantastic. It is indeed an eye-opening trip. We had an extremely experienced tour manager. I am glad that we decided to take this Gate1 package instead of making our own arrangement. There is no way we could have enjoyed the trip otherwise. This is our first time using an organized tour. Gate 1 provides an excellent service. The website provides a detailed description of the trip, e.g., hotel, spots, travel arrangement, etc. When we made the trip, the tour was conducted exactly as described.

Carl Brinker

Just got back from a Discovery Tour of Patagonia in February. I have traveled a number of Gate 1 trips, including Gate 1 and their smaller group size, Discovery, and this trip was one of my favorites. I have never experienced such a nice blend of worlds that included several countries (Argentina and Chile) showing us a full range of experiences from the city of Buenos Aires, to the remote areas of Chile, including landing on Cape Horn. Our guide (Gabe) was very knowledgable, with an easy, good sense of humor, and we were both well prepared and enjoyed the experience. Our ship for four days was unbeatable, and I will never forget the images and experiences. I would recommend this trip!

Jayme Ballard

This is my 6th Gate1 tour and they've all been great! We did the 8 day enchanting Italy tour with Allessandro as our guide. He was super friendly, knowledgeable and just overall fantastic. All the hotels on the trip were at the best locations possible with all the major sites only a few blocks away. The Gondola ride optional tour was amazing! The Piazzas of Rome tour was nice but the guide really rushed us through. But overall for the price and what all we got to see just a great deal! I'll definitely go on another tour with them in the future.

James Chu

12 Day Kaleidoscope of Costa Rica (Jan 14 – 25, 2015) My husband and I were delighted with the complete Gate1 package. To begin with, the itinerary was intriguing, as it encompassed the central Volcanic Hot spots and Highlands, the lush tropical rainforests of the eastern Caribbean coast and the golden, sandy Tamarindo beach on the western Pacific coast. In a nutshell, we got the BEST of Costa Rica in 12 days. The Gate1 website was informative and easy to access. Customer Service was prompt and efficient. Exciting Optional Tours were available to fill our free days constructively. Before we started the tour, we would get regular updates of any changes in the itinerary or booked flights; a valuable “Know-before-you-go” booklet was made available and all travel documents were sent on time and online. It was a stress-free process and added to our confidence, considering this was our first experience with Gate1. Once we landed in Costa Rica, the meet and greet process was flawless. Our exceptional tour guide GILBERT, was the perfect host. He was helpful, made valid suggestions if asked and was always reachable; he was polite and was blessed with the virtue of patience and a great sense of humour (much needed in this career). He was a “Walking Encyclopedia” (History, Geography, Botany, Zoology, Political Science, Finance and Cultural Traditions). He was humorous and spoke fluently, entertaining us and making long road trips seem shorter. His knowledge and pride in his country was evident as he filled our hungry minds with desired information. We tourists could have earned an honorary degree in Costa Rican Tourism after Gilbert’s impressive briefings. He made sure that we got to see every facet of his beautiful country. During inclement weather, he would juggle the itinerary to keep our spirits high and made certain that we got the most of each day. Beautiful Flora, unique Fauna, spectacular Landscapes, Must-sees, delicious local food, impressive lodgings, sumptuous included meals and colourful cultural experiences were all part of this fulfilling adventure. The luxury coach was comfortable and always spic ‘n span . Seat rotation was advantageous and gave us an opportunity to form relationships with all 29 tourists. Jorge the driver was A+ and manoeuvred the snaking roads with skill. We felt safe in his hands. He was ever so courteous; always there at the door with a smile and a helping hand as we seniors disembarked. Gate1 surpassed our expectations on all counts. We will definitely want to travel with them again and have already sang their praises to family and friends. Gilbert is a great asset and a great advocate for Gate1.

Ramesh Gupta

My sister and I did the week-long Budapest/Prague trip. Gate 1 provided the perfect way to travel, for us. Plane fare, tickets, hotel, optional activities: the rest we did on our own. The trips are inexpensive, the hotels chosen are close to public transportation (and in the case of Prague within walking distance of the tourist center). The hotels were also very nice, with helpful English-speaking staff. We chose two city tours, which gave us the chance to see parts of the city that we wouldn't otherwise have visited, so we feel we got a fairly complete idea of each city. Guides were well trained and gave lots of information, but they weren't overbearing. Overall, this was one of the most enjoyable vacations I have had, and I will certainly check Gate 1 first before I take my next trip. Thanks, Gate 1!

Shel Seidman

Unsatisfactory for the extremely high cost. I would not travel this way again, and apparently our USA trip leader had never checked out the locations ahead of time, as the best do, so he was sightseeing along with the rest of the group. The local trip leader was only so so & left me stranded in a cathedral in Portugal; I had to find my way back to the hotel in an expensive taxi for which I should have been reimbursed. There were expenses incurred and tips that were not accounted for ahead of time. Most impressive were the ruins of the 2nd Century AD Roman aqueduct in Avila, safely on the last day, where those of us sitting out another insane walking tour, were stranded for 6+ hours. I enjoyed seeing the world famous statue of Prince Henry the Navigator in Lisbon, which for some strange reason we did not have tickets to tour, although many other groups did. I had been pressured to have a roommate and not drop out due to health reasons, which I believe I had every right to do & paid a portion of my fee to cover. Sadly, the roommate arrangement was not a happy one. The rest of the participants were a fine group of people and, knowing that I was not well, watched out for me. Thankfully, since no one from Gate 1 really did. If you had money to burn and spoke fluent Spanish, this trip would have been fine. There were, however, barely translations for non-Spanish speakers. I had to ask for clarification most times & the guides simply did not want to be bothered with translations. Safety on the bus was at first nonexistent and we had a potentially fatal accident because of this. The bus driver was terrific and not part of the general mayhem and confusion. Delta Airlines the carrier of choice for this trip, was disorganized in the extreme, although once on board, things were generally good.

Jeordano Martinez

Our recent trip with Gate One Travel to Peru to visit Machu Picchu was perfect, special and unforgettable. One of the best travel experiences we've had. The selection of the hotels, restaurants, transportation, etc. were exceptional. The highlight of the trip was our Tour Manager, Carlos Yepez. He went overboard with attentions and was well versed on the history of Peru, the Incas and Machu Picchu. He made sure we all felt safe and took care of our well-being. Gate One Travel provides the best value for the money and employees like Carlos and Ricardo exemplify the high standards of the company. Kudos to Gate One, Carlos Yepez and all staff members involved in this life experience tour.

James Korth

We just returned from a great trip to China/Hong Kong with Gate1 Travel. We had a great time. The Tour Manager, Ahwan, was excellent! His English was perfect, he had a great sense of humor and imparted great information. We also enjoyed all of the city guides. We loved the itinerary which was jam packed (we signed up for all of the optional tours), but worthwhile. The hotels were nice. The food was good and quite plentiful. We particularly enjoyed the opportunities we had to interact with the Chinese people. A highlight was the morning exercise in the park with the local people where we danced and learned popular Chinese games. We also had a lot of fun walking through local markets. We felt that we saw all of the major attractions in each of the cities we visited. This was our second Gate1 trip (we very much enjoyed our Danube cruise last year), and we continue to find Gate1 a great value for the money without feeling we are compromising quality or content.

Dave Taft

My husband and I just returned from a 10 day trip to China. It was fabulous. This is the first time I have used Gate1, and I was concerned that we would be giving up some quality because the price was so affordable, but I could not have been more wrong! Our tour guide, Stone, was wonderful. Everything was organized and well planned. I left China with a completely new look of their country. Stone made everyone feel welcome to his country and we loved being the "Stone Family". We are going to Turkey in March 2015 and can't wait!

Keith O'Neal

My son, daughter-in-law and myself went on the Gate 1 Travel 8-Day Affordable Italy tour. We could not have been happier. EVERYTHING was wonderful. Litizia, our tour manager was always on top of things, was very knowledgeable and always made herself available around-the-clock if anyone needed her for anything. She made the trip so enjoyable and humorous. All the tour guides were wonderful as well (Peter, Marco and a wonderful woman in Florence. I really apologize for not remembering her name. The food was remarkable, the hotels were lovely and perfectly clean with all the modern facilities. We could not be happier with the entire experience. We just want to go back...it was over too soon. We are already planning our next trip with Gate 1 Travel. Thanks Gate 1!!!

Harneet Lamba

Kudos to Gate1 Travel! We just returned from a 16 night trip with Gate1 Travel to the Greek Isles. It was perfect! Being conservative New Englanders, we are quite picky and, honestly, this trip was just amazing..... Gate1 was superb every step of the way from the initial booking to the wonderful representatives that met us at each island and took the time to come to our hotel and give us the local information and advice and to let us know they were available to us for just about anything. The hotels (we chose level "C"... in the middle) were all wonderful. All of them were just a bit "out of town" in wonderful settings.... close enough and just far enough to be quiet and relaxing. All our transfers went without a hitch. Our fellow travelers (even though it was "independent travel", we kept seeing people from our group) were also very happy with the trip. I highly recommend Gate1 and can't wait for our next adventure with them!

Sharon

My husband and I recently visited Peru with Gate 1. We had an absolutely fantastic experience. Gate 1 staff, particularly the tour managers, are professional, intelligent, and kind. Our expectations were always met or exceeded. We look forward to many more travel experiences with Gate 1.

Debbie Palchaudhuri

Our trip was great-we took the 9-day Amsterdam/Bruges/Paris/London package in November 2014. Everything was as Gate 1 stated or better. Our main guide (Nino) was fantastic - very knowledgeable and organized. Our local guide in Paris as also fantastic. The hotels were nice and clean, and the local restaurants were wonderful. I would definitely recommend traveling with Gate 1. Definitely visit Bruges - it's enchanting!

Phil Lisik

On advice from a friend, I booked a trip this past July with Gate 1 to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. With the cost of the trip I was expecting a lot less than what I received and that was a pleasant surprise. The accommodations were all above average and well located. The tour guide did a stellar job on so many levels. He gave us so much background information without being overwhelming and valuable information when let loose to venture out on our own. The coach driver made me feel completely safe at all times. I sure cannot say that about American coach drivers. Several people in our group have used Gate 1 time and again and I can see why. I absolutely plan on booking with this company again.

Jan Tenold

I just returned from my trip to Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania. Everything was so well planned that I enjoyed every minute of this trip. Our tour guide Radu sure exceeded expectations. Adrian, the driver was very professional, patient and always had a big smile for us. Hotels, foods, transportation, etc, the best. Definitely will book more tours and highly recommend Gate 1 to my friends Keep the great job.

Ken Dawson

My girlfriend and I just came back from the 15 day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe Tour. It was the best tour I have been on. Seeing 6 countries and learning their history was very informative. The hotels were great, sites we saw were incredible and the best was our tour guide Michael Paier. He was so knowledgeable regarding the history of all the places we saw. He made the trip fun and went out of his way to see that we were all happy and taken care of. Our bus driver Albert made us feel very safe with his driving the bus. I would recommend this tour to anyone that wants to learn the history of Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany. Made me want to get a history book and learn more. This was my second tour with Gate 1 and plan to do another next fall. I highly recommend them.

Helga Immerfall

I just got back from a Gate 1 tour of New England Foliage and I can't say enough good things about it! Tour guide was adorable, and the tour was jam packed with stops and beautiful foliage! Ed, the bus driver was awesome! The only negative I have is about the Trappo Family Lodge.. I thought it was going to be a highlight, but not so. The scenery was wonderful, but the hotel, not so much. It was dated and the heat wouldn't go off and the room was way too hot. Even after calling maintenance, they assured me it was ok..Many people had the same problem. But that wasn't a Gate 1 problem, but the hotel's problem. I went with a friend and we just had a marvelous time!

JOSEPH VALENTI

My girlfriends and I just returned from a 13 day escorted tour of Ireland. This was my 2nd trip with Gate1 and was fantastic as usual. Everything ran very smoothly. Relatively short coach trips to great destinations. The hotels were all clean and wifi available or free. Our tour guide was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. I'd recommend Gate1 to everyone for reasonably priced, escorted tours. I almost believe they controlled the weather as we had no rain at all!

Danielle Traylor

We went on the 10 day china trip with Gate 1Travel. November 13th to 22nd. This has been our third trip with Gate 1. It was fantastic ,to have the opportunity to see such a unique country in a safe and guided way with a great group of other gate 1 travelers. Our guide in Beijing by the name of Grace was unbelievable, She was intelligent ,educated in Chinese history and spoke clear understandable english. We took ever optional tours at a fantastic price offered and it was well worth it. We saw the Great wall and the Forbidden City ,The temple of Heaven,In Shanghai we took a boat ride down the narrow canals. We cannot wait until our next vacation with Gate 1 Travel. Thank you!

M.L. Nelson

Just returned from an absolutely fantastic trip to Panama through Gate 1! As expected, everything was top-notch all the way. When I landed at Tocumen International Airport, Gate 1 driver Moises was there waiting for me (and three others) with a smile on his face. During the drive to our hotel, Moises told us everything we could expect the next day and for the remainder of the trip. He didn't want us to worry about a thing, and he was like that for the entire trip. The Toscana Inn was beyond beautiful! When I booked my trip, I wondered whether or not I should "upgrade" to the higher-ranked hotel. I'm glad I didn't! Toscana Inn is quaint, quiet, clean, and roomy. The staff was extremely nice and patient, and the food was delicious each day. As for the tours with guide Alexis Flores, I could go on and on all day singing his praises. Tour guides don't get any better than Alexis! He was knowledgeable, funny, attentive, and even a great photographer and dancer! He went out of his way to make sure the entire group was comfortable. He loved his country, and he made sure we did, too! This was my second Gate 1 trip, and once again, I was quite pleased. Gate 1, you have a customer for life! Thanks again for a fantastic experience!

Jane Grant

I just return from a 10 days tour to Ireland. this was my first trip with Gate 1 and I was very impressed with the quality and location of the hotels, meals and over all the tour including the guide, a very nice young lady, congenial with all the passengers, educated, very funny at time . From now on I am sold on Gate 1. It was the best tour I had and I have travelled many time with other companies before.

Maggie Tittler

I just returned from 18 days in India with Gate 1. It was an amazing trip and I give Gate 1 a 10 out of 10. The guide was great. Very knowledgeable and very accommodating. The itinerary was also great. We were very busy but not too busy. There is not even 1 negative I can find about the entire experience. And the added bonus (for there is no control), we had a "perfect" group of people an "perfect" weather. The only rainy day, was a travel day in a bus so it really did not matter. Also, we saw 5 tigers in Ranthombore when many groups never even see 1. Our guide, the local guide, and the driver worked very hard to find us the tigers. We even saw a mother and her 2 cubs.I highly recommend the trip

Jack&Joy Houston

We returned from a wonderful, adventurous 12 day trip to Ecuador & Galapagos Islands with Gate 1. This was our 3rd trip with this company and probably the best. The tour was made up of different age groups which made it more interesting and kept us "on our toes". The views of volcanos, jungle and rivers from our resorts up in the Andes and Amazon region were breathtaking. But the main attraction for me were the amazing creatures we saw on the Galapagos Islands---giant tortoises, golden iguanas, blue footed boobies and sea lion families all living together on islands with a desert terrain. It felt like we were visiting another planet. Although we are planning another Gate 1 trip for next near, it will be hard to "top" this one.

linda joiner

The trip to Croatia/Slovenia with Gate 1 was more than expected for a budget travel company. The itinerary was well planned with enough free time to go out on our own. The tour director was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and kept us well informed. Hotels were fabulous. The optionals were well worth the money. I expect the trip to Peru in January will be every bit as exciting and looking forward to travel with Gate 1. I will recommend Gate 1 for travel.

William Cifune

The Gate1 provide detailed trip and very healthy meals. The Tour manager and cruise manager are professional and very helpful. I am very surprise a new company as Gate1 can provide such supper services. I will come back again. The first impression from Gate1 let me hoock on.

Chi Hoang

I went on a trip with Gate 1 Travel in July we visited Amsterdam, Belguim, France and London. I had a wonderful time, saw lots of great things and met great new friends. Monique was our travel guide and she very helpful and friendly. It rained quite a bit but it did not dampen her spirits. Thanks for a great trip. I will use Gate 1 again.

Jacqueline Berry

Just returned from a 13-day tour of Turkey using Gate1; if I could give the tour 10 stars it still wouldn't be enough. It was our first ever bus tour and we were nervous, but the entire experience was excellent. If I start reviewing our tour guide (Çadğeş), I'd probably fill this space, lets just say he was 110% -- knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, humorous. Thank you fellow travelers, you were all wonderful; we met as strangers but quickly became friends. Thank you Gate1 -- we could never have seen all those places on our own. One more thing: Turkey is an incredible country. You need to go!

LeHenry Givens

Just returned from the 15 Day Classic India with Ranthambore Nov 25-Dec9. What a memorable experience. I didn't even want to go to India but my husband did. It was great to experience the culture & to see the unbelievable forts, temples & palaces. The people are so sincere & welcoming. I don't like Indian food but did not have to worry because there was a great selection. The tour guide VeeKay was very knowledgeable & helpful to assure you had a great trip. That was our 3rd trip with Gate1 & will be experiencing our 4th to Peru & Ecuador with them in Jan. Most of the people on the tour had previously travelled with Gate 1. That in itself says a lot about the company As far as we are concerned Gate 1 "Gives you more of the world for less"

Alexander Donder

My husband and 18 year old son and I just returned from the 14 Day Romantic Italy with Amalfi Tour (July 2014). Though my husband and I had toured Italy before, we wanted our son to to see Italy's most famous cities, sites and enjoy its culinary delights. This tour begins leisurely in Lake Como which allows for a comfortable transition into the new time zone. Our city tours overall were well paced and led by knowledgeable guides. We were especially impressed by the centrally located, superior hotels used by Gate 1. Unlike our previous trip taken with a different tour group, our Gate 1 rooms were very comfortable, much larger and had excellent air conditioning. (Note: Hotel selection varies and is determined by your departure day). When visiting Sorrento, the optional Day in Capri is a must. You will never forget the gorgeous Mediterranean vegetation notably the cascades of bright purple-pink bougainvileas, the emerald waters that encircle the island and lemoncello. For all the gals..Capri is THE place to have custom sandals made. Pick a flat or wedge sole, select from sporty strapy styles to all out crystal bling- these will be fitted to your feet and you watch while a cobbler does the finishing touches. Other included highlights: Dinner at the lovely Tuscan Ristorante I Tre Pini and wine and food tasting at Fattoria Il Pogglio. Our fellow travelers were equally enthusiastic about these wonderful experiences. Memorable..the animated conversations, the singing, smiles and laughter all around. Once home, I have been impressed by the historical facts recalled by my son. I know it can only mean he was WOWED by what he saw, learned and experienced. It is true when you hear said, “you will visit Italy more than once”. Our tour with Gate 1 helped me keep a promise to a then 5 year old that someday we would see Italy together. This trip was a promise and dream come true...just fabulous!

John Meehan

My last experience with Gate 1 was Ecuador. This was my 4 trip with Gate 1. Before I traveled with them to Ireland, Croatia and Slovenia, Guatemala and Panama. Everything is close to perfect in those tours : guides, itineraries, hotels, food, price. I'm already planning my next trip with them and I definitely would advice everybody to use this travel company. Luba

Joan Soveroski

My husband and I just came back from a 16 day classic Thailand with Phuket, It was the best trip we have ever taken!!! We have traveled a lot over the years and I also worked for American Airlines. Gate 1 Travel was so organized and Steven our guide was the best. I'm just afraid to take another trip. What are we going to do without Steven. I want him on every trip. We did things and saw things we would have never seen or done if it wasn't for Gate 1 Travel and Steven. We will definitely be taking another trip soon; probably a year from now. Plus my husband loved the fact that he never had to touch our suitcases.

Vinod Bansal

My trip to Morocco was fantastic, but that's why I keep returning to Gate 1. However, the tour manager, Laribe, was amazing. He absolutely took care of everything. If he said he was going to do something, it was considered done. I had some physical problems, he waited for me so I could catch up with the group on walking tours. I wanted to have a leather coat made for me. He introduced me to a shop in Fez that had my coat ready in 4 hours. I wanted some water color paintings in Essouria, and he pointed me in the right direction. My return flight left at 3:15 AM. He had the taxi driver pick me up at 11:45 PM (right on time) and he had a contact waiting for me at the Casablanca airport at 12:30 PM to navigate the return process. I still don't believe it happened. I've experienced consistently outstanding tour guides with Gate1, but Laribe is in a unique category.

Marketta Kopinski

Our River cruise in Russia was better than we expected. The guides were very informative and spoke English very well. We had ear pieces which made hearing the information very easy. The cruise director was always available with all the information we needed and really kept on top of things. The tours gave us good examples of palaces, churches and museums. We loved being in the small villages and seeing the crafts being made. We wouldn't hesitate to travel with Gate 1 again!

Alice Wellborn

I just returned from a trip to China with Gate1. It was an exceptional trip, start to finish. This is my 2nd trip with Gate1. Our tour manager was amazing. He taught us about culture, helped us with all of our needs, and set the mood for a fun trip. Gate1 took care of all of the details, more so than I have experienced with other tour agencies that I have traveled with. I would HIGHLY recommend Gate1 for a phenomenal experience wherever you plan to travel!

Vlada Mazo

I just returned from an 8 day trip to Europe, staying in London, Paris and Rome. From the very first phone call, my travel agent through Gate 1 was EXTREMELY helpful and answered every single question I had with patience and care. It was my first time traveling out of the country, and it went smoothly and I got a GREAT deal through Gate 1. Joanne (my travel agent) walked through everything with me and did a great job accommodating my needs. Thank you Gate 1 Travel!

kathy owens

We went to Cambodia any Vietnam with Gate 1 Travel last month. We had an excellent trip. Tour guides were very efficient , friendly and knowledgeable. Along with the tour group and tour guide we all stayed more than 2 weeks like a family. In Vietnam one of our companion left his big back along with camera and wallet in the taxi. Taxi driver later came to the hotel and returned his bag, and he was overwhelmed. Gate 1 arranged our tour , hotel and flights, all very efficiently. As soon as my vacation is approved. I plan to take more vacation with Gate 1. Thank you Gate 1 for making our tour so memorable and enjoyable.Gouri

Robert Vaughan

I just completed Gate1's Albania/Croatia tour and loved it, This was my second trip with this tour group, and I am so satisfied with their service that I have already booked two more tours with them (Thailand and South Africa). It would hard to beat what Gate1 offers at twice the price. I have traveled to more than 100 countries ... so I am hardly a novice, having experienced the good, bad and truly ugly. Gate1 ranks with the good.

Gretchen McDearmon

My partner and I took the 17 day Cambodia and Vietnam tour recently and enjoyed it very much. Our tour guide (Tu) was very helpful and knowledgeable. The accommodations were all quite good. Beware: even in the "cool" season (November/December) Vietnam can be very hot (85-95 degrees) with very high humidity. Be prepared to sweat a lot, but it is well worth it. Also, be prepared to try eating unusual foods (including tarantula legs!) along with more familiar Southeast Asian cuisine. All in all, a good value for the money.

Susan Williams

My husband and I just returned from the 15 day Kaleidoscope of India with Nepal. We absolutely loved it! This was our second tour with Gate 1 Travel, and it certainly won't be our last. The quality of service was impeccable. The hotels, restaurants, and optional tours all exceeded our expectations. We definitely felt like we got a great deal with this trip. Our tour manager Lalit was a wealth of knowledge and really gave us a sense of what living in India was like for the majority of its people. Lalit also did a great job of answering our questions and giving us interesting tidbits of information on the bus rides between attractions. He was extraordinarily helpful and willing to go the extra mile for us. We always felt safe and well taken care of. I would highly recommend taking any trip with Gate 1 Travel. You won't be disappointed!

Alan Scott

Just returned from the 10 day Classic Ireland escorted trip and we loved it. It was our first time with Gate 1 Travel and the whole trip from start to finish couldn't have been better organized or planned than by the staff from Gate 1. We were met at the Dublin airport by our tour manager Evelyn and from there on everything happened as advertised. The scenery, especially the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry, visits to the castles/abbey's, with the best Irish pub music along with Evelyn's humour and history lessons made the trip even more exciting and entertaining. Everything from the excellent choice of hotels, to our new tour bus or to the smallest detail such as ensuring your luggage is taken care of demonstrated Gate 1 Travel is a first class company. We will certainly book with Gate 1 Travel for any future trips.

andre kantar

I toured Guatemala and Honduras on the 11 Day Kaleidoscope package in Nov 2014.. It was very well organized tour, a great mix of ancient sites and Latin culture mixed with a small group. Lead by a friendly, knowledgeable guide (Tony) made this a great trip.He provided insight into Mayan history, local culture and well as the local foods. I have recommended this tour to several friends..

C Tjen

We recently traveled to China on a 14 day trip with Gate 1 Travel. We enjoyed the trip very much. We were pleased with the services provided, as well as the price. All of our tour guides were knowledgeable and very informative about their local cities. Our main tour guide and tour director was excellent in looking after the group, and taking care of any additional issues that came up.

Betty Girardeau

Went on a 10 day European trip with Gate one. I previously travelled with insight tour to Spain. Both companies are good, but Gate one definitely meets their mission statement of travelling the world for less. Our tour guide annemarrie was friendly and knowledgable and tour itinerary was well planned. There are optional tours that adds to the cost, but I think its the same with other companies. I would travel with them again.

Carla Holloway

Manolo & Edna Santos This is our 5th Trip with Gate 1 Travel (Classic Ireland 9/7 to 9/16/14). The Company provided excellent service on all aspects. Our Tour director Allicoque is excellent, wonderful, accommodating and always on time. The Tour was great and you cannot beat the price. We will be on Costa Rica on Nov 13, 2014 with Gate 1. We did recommend Gate 1 Travel to all friends and relatives.

mayor jan

We just got back from a 7 Day Classic Peru (May 9, 2014 - May 15, 2014) with gate 1 Travel. This is the 3rd time we took a tour with them. It was a great value with great experience. They took care of us in every detail from the time we left Miami and back. Our group had 25 people and some sections of the trip we had 2 tour guides. Local guides are very knowledgeable about the areas, good English speaking. Carlos was our guide, he is young, friendly and very helpful. He's fit and took us to the top of all the ruins we visited. He even carried a heavy bag for my cousin and personally helped her get to the top of Machu Picchu. I had a great experience in Peru. Inkallpa Valle Sagrado hotel in Urubamba is the best situated in a valley with gardens filled with flowers. Jose Antonio Cuzco hotel in Cuzco and San Augustin Exclusive hotel in Lima are OK. Breakfasts at the hotels were very good, lunch and dinners provided by Gate 1 Travel were excelent. One of the dinner even included a local show that we enjoyed a lot. I would take trips in the future with Gate 1 Travel again. They took out all the stress in overseas traveling, paid attention to all details so you can relax and enjoy.

John Ditgen

My wife and I Just returned from Cuba. It was a terrific trip and a great group of fellow travelers. The guides, Daniel Guzman and Andy Richard were the best. Hotel accommodations were excellent. We enjoyed seeing the countryside, and visiting cultural sites on our, so-called, "People to People" tour. I left hoping that the American embargo will eventually be lifted for the sake of all, but especially for the Cuban people.

Brian Guan

The travel experience with Gate 1 Travel was nothing but extraordinary. The selection of hotels, tour sites, places to visit, and places to eat were excellent. I learned more about Ecuador in those 10 days than one could ever hope for, saw some amazing places, and met some wonderful people. But clearly, the best part of the trip was the guide, Jose Naranjo. He was knowledgeable, personable, organized, articulate, and friendly. He answered questions well, explained the history and people of his country expertly, and demonstrated his love for Ecuador. His enthusiasm was infectious. I definitely will use Gate 1 Travel in the future

Tom S

We had a wonderful 13 day trip to Crete, Santorini, Mykonos and Athens. The arrangements made by Gate 1 were excellent and their representatives in each location were friendly and very helpful. I would highly recommend Gate 1 for anyone wanting to spend time on several Greece islands as Gate 1 makes the hotels and ferry transport seamless. I

Jane Todfield

I recently traveled in Colombia with Gate 1 on the 5 Day Highlights of Colombia tour. It was a wonderful experience. We flew on LAN airlines. The personnel were friendly, efficient and all flights were on time. From the moment we met our guide in Bogota everything went well. The hotel in Bogota was good and the one in Cartagena was very good. The breakfasts and the one dinner included were very good. Our tour guide, Juan David Camacho was friendly, personable, and quite knowledgeable. He did a wonderful job in keeping people together, taking care of our needs, and making the trip fun. He and our bus drivers were very thoughtful to pass out bottled water frequently. I participated in the optional excursion in Bogota to Monserrate. This was a very enjoyable experience as the views from the top were great and we were able to see a different side of Bogota on the drive to the tram station. In Cartagena, my partner, Gene Williams, and I both participated in La Boquilla Mangrove excursion. We were both delighted with this experience. We enjoyed the "nature" aspect of the canoe ride and enjoyed our interaction with the local people in the fishing village. Visiting the school that was established by the Italian couple was wonderful. The children were delightful and entertained us with folk dancing. This was the highlight of our trip. During our short stay we felt that we became friends with Juan. He was always available to answer questions, discuss his country's history and politics. All in all, this was a wonderful experience.

lisa riley

Traveled with Gate1 many times and was happy with those trips. But, recent experience wit Gate1's customer service has been very disappointing. For months now, (1) The wait time on phone is often very long, like over an hour. (2) The updating of Gate1's online reservation system is very slow, often taking weeks to reflect cancelations. We keep receiving annoying emails that ask for balance due or travel insurance on canceled reservations. (3) Some agents are not up to snuff in terms of conversation skill, overall knowledge, and attitude and patience. We have lost confidence in Gate1. It runs like a company that lives only for today and may not survive long. And, it leaves customers with a very bad taste in their mouth and we hope Gate1 management address these issues quickly.

Laura Chung

My wife and I just returned from the 13 day Turkish Treasures motor coach tour arranged by Gate 1 Travel. It's hard to expand on the favorable comments already mentioned in this forum by other travelers. The guide, Ilhami, was spot on, the hotels were 4 and 5 star, the meals were abundant and delicious, the driver was professional and all went like clockwork. The price of the tour was truly worth every penny......I hope Gate 1 managed to eke out a profit! Looking forward to our next tour.

gary campbell

This was my first trip to Europe and my first trip with Gate 1. We did the 9 day Classic Ireland and it was absolutely problem-free from beginning to end. Our tour guide was an absolute delight and the bus driver did an excellent job. I needed to have some specific travel arrangements made for another party that was traveling with us although leaving from a different part of the states. The Gate 1 representative scheduled everything for us so that we all met up at a central airport in the states to fly out to Ireland together. All of the documentation that I received ahead of time was very clear and easy to understand, including information about gratuities which was really helpful! We all loved the trip and would definitely travel with Gate 1 again!!!

Barb Wolfrum

We went on the Southern France River Cruise trip with Gate 1 and had a fantastic time. The true test of a travel operator is how they deal with adversity. When the Rhoane river flooded and the ship was stuck in port, they arranged for buses and excursions that were bettter than the ones that were cancelled by the storm. Our tour director Lorin, was the best I've had in 30 years of travel. Great trip

Nestor Mercado

We had a fantastic "Peruvian Legends" Tour to Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and other interesting and unique places in Peru. The trip was well organized and the Tour Manager was fantastic. We had a small group of 12 and we all got individual attention and consideration. The Hotels were excellent, as were the meals. We were somewhat apprehensive taking a tour at such high elevations (max. was 15,000 feet) at our age (70's), but the 12 day trip was planned to gradually get us acclimatized to the elevations and we had no problems. We saw much and learned a lot about the history of the country. This was our first Gate1 Tour, but it will not be our last.

Thomas Pierce

We took a 10 day combination Danube River and land tour in early October 2014 that originated in Nuremberg, Germany and ended in Budapest, Hungary. All the travel arrangements were seamless. Our Gate 1 ship tour coordinators were very friendly and accommodating, especially for those travelers with special needs. The local tour guides for each place we visited spoke excellent English and educated us in the local culture, traditions, history, art and architecture of the places we were visiting. The ship's accommodations were comfortable. The service provided by the ship's staff was friendly and very responsive to our requests. There were a variety of after dinner entertainment activities and music provided by a dynamic duo. There was always a variety of menu choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This was our first river cruise and we are looking forward to booking future European river travel through Gate 1 Travel.

Andrew Garcia

We took the 10 day Affordable Croatia and Slovenia tour and truly enjoyed it. The tour bus and accommodations were better than expected, quite comfortable, clean and all the hotels were well situated. The tour manager was friendly, approachable; he kept us all on time; he was extremely knowledgeable, almost encyclopedic, and a local. Our driver was cautious and we always felt safe. The food was good, sometimes even great. The itinerary provided us with a flavour the region and gave us comfort that we could go back by ourselves to enjoy the Adriatic. We will definitely recommend Gate 1 to friends, and we will travel with them again.

Edna Santos

I recently took the trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Words allude me, but I will try: insightful, rewarding, educational, beautiful, spectacular, unbelievably awesome! From the moment we (I put together a group of 5) landed, we were taken care of with the utmost kindness and professionalism. Our guides, bus drivers, helpers were all considerate of our needs, our many questions, our special requests. They were definitely a major part of the Gate 1 family in helping us have the ultimate experience, whether it was a tour, or shopping, or a massage. Our hotels were beyond anything I have stayed in stateside (spacious, clean rooms with a view) Our hotel breakfasts were to my liking, containing a large variety of local and American foods presented beautifully. A highlight of this itinerary were the many opportunities to go out into the countryside and meet the villagers, see their way of life, and to walk in their footsteps (on occasion) ex. making our own Thai pancake And eating it. We gained a better understanding of this part of the world while entertaining sensitive questions about America's involvement in the Vietnam conflict. The locals had a special spirit of humility and service: courteous, kind, and unforgettable! I highly recommend this excursion & I bow to Gate 1 for its vision of excellence for all participants. Thank you.

Sue Banh

I went on 10 affordable trip to China with Gate 1 Travel. Everything was beyond expectations. The price was affordable, and we got to see the major attractions: The Forbidden City, the Pandas, climbed the great wall, the Terra Cota Soldiers, Shanghai and much more. The guide, Jason, was exceptional and discussed more than just the sites we were going to see. I left feeling that I knew much more about the culture and the way of life than I ever expected to learn. Gate 1 took the hassles out of what could have been a difficult trip and made everything smooth and enjoyable. This is the second trip I have done with them and highly recommend this company.

Guy DeFazio

This is our second tour with Gate 1. We just returned from a 10-day tour from Peru. It was truly amazing. The tour was very well organized and the tour guide took good care of all the members on the tour, especially those of us suffered from high altitude sickness. Even though there were only 25 people on our tour, Gate 1 provided us with a 50+ passenger bus for the very long bus ride from Cusco to Lake Titicaca... very considerate. Not having to worry about the luggage is another plus.Keep up the good work Gate 1. We look forward to another trip with you.

Ann Jorgensen

My first experience with Gate1 - though it wasn't terrible, I will probably not use them again for the next 30 to 40 years. The median age of the group we travelled with was ... well, very high. The conversations at the dinner table revolved around hip replacements and hearing aids, so as a young couple we couldn't exactly related to our travel mates. If you are looking for a lazy way to travel ("experience" a place from the window of a bus), you may like the Gate1 trips. However, I would scrutinize the itinerary very closely. At booking, we were told that we'll be going "around the coast of all of Iceland", yet we ended up driving back and forth on the Southern part the entire trip. On the positive side, the tour guide was EXCELLENT! Very knowledgeable, resourceful, helpful - he made the whole trip.

Kim Becherer

The Gate 1 Travel package - Tuscany Fly & Drive was just perfect for us. We wanted to get up each morning and travel to a town and stay as long as we decided to. Gate 1’s suggested itineraries for what to visit each day in Tuscany really helped to map out our daily trips - wonderful scenery of rolling hills, vineyards, and olive trees. Great medieval towns like Siena and Volterra with quaint cobblestone, winding streets and towers. Gate 1 really knows how to organize a trip!

Annie Pool

This was my first time with Gate 1 and I was very satisfied and looking forward to future trips. I have traveled with just about all the other travel groups, and Gate 1 is far above the rest. Their choice of the Tour Director and bus driver couldn't have been better. The Tour Director was especially knowledgeable and helpful. The hotels were centrally located, attractive and clean. And all the breakfasts were the best I've ever experienced. Overall. I would highly recommend Gate 1.

karen goodman

My husband and i just came back from our 13 day trip to Turkey. It was another great experience for us using Gate 1. We learned so much in Turkey where history came alive. Our minds and eyes were busy with so much to take in of this wonderful tour. We had a great tour guide Namik, who was knowledgeable and experience which helps to make our trip more enjoyable. We will be using Gate 1 again :)

MYRIAM URREA

My uncle and I recently returned from the 10 day tour of Ecuador and had a wonderful time! There isn't anything that could have been better from the travel arrangements, to the hotels, to the meals and activities! Gate One is focused on making travel affordable and memorable, and I can say with confidence, they have achieved both in every trip I have taken with them!

Vanessa Jackson

Our river trip on the Rhone/Saone was delightful. The staff was attentive, friendly and extremely hard working. Meals were prepared with creativity and attention to cuisine of the region we were traversing. Our cabin was spacious and well appointed. I would definitely recommend this river cruise to my friends. Gate 1 Travel never disappoints.

Jean C

My wife and I joined their 17-day tour package of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam four weeks ago. They provided the best services we have ever received from any tour company. The money we paid for the service was well worth. They provide us ample supply of bottle water which we didn't have to shop and carry them around. I also like the option of free time when we could do our own shopping or join an optional tour. Will join Gate 1 again!

Tom P.

We did the 13 day "Treasures of Turkey" tour in June 2014. The trip started off a little rocky with 38 people, 23 of whom were all friends and family - with their own agenda that didn't match up well with the other 15 passengers. Gate 1 solved the problem by providing another bus and guide and breaking the group into two - they wanted to make sure everyone had a great vacation - and we did. The tour bus was clean and comfortable - it was washed at every rest stop. The tour itself included several things - such as a lunch in a small village with a family - that was not in the tour itinerary. We kept on schedule throughout and experienced some real treasures! Neslie, our guide, was knowledgeable and very professional. She not only talked about the attractions we were going to visit but had a wealth of information about the country and its history. All in all a great vacation and experience!

Raisa Kushnir

I recently returned from the 15 Day Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia with Venice tour and would highly recommend it. Our tour was handled by Kompass Travel and was managed very well. Our tour manager, Rozle and our driver Miro were excellent. As with any trip that visits a number of different countries, we did spend time on a motor coach and changed hotels but this allowed us to see a great deal of the region in a small amount of time. The optional tours that were available were a nice addition. The hotels were very good and in locations that allowed for exploration on your own when you had free time. The multi-country tours that Gate 1 offers are a great value for your travel budget.

Hinh Nguyen

I took a 12 days tour to Peru with Gate1 on 10/25/14. It was the best tour I've ever had. I upgraded to Option A and it was worth of every penny to upgrade. We were provided with a spacious bus with only 10 passengers. The only downside was that Machu Pichu should be done in two days, not one day, we had to get up at 3:45 am, and drove/rode a train for 7 hours to get there and that was exhausting. I highly recommend Gate1, my 3rd trip with them.

Bellz P.

The Peru tour was fantastic! Both Leo and Freddie - our tour guides - were great! We were truly impressed with their knowledge and people skill! We signed up for all of the optional tours and enjoyed them all. Our most favorite was the dinner with the local family in Urubamba. It was wonderful to share a meal with these kind, welcoming people and enjoy delicious local cuisine. We got some insight into the daily life in that household and the difficulties that they had endured - a simple and joyful life from which we can all learn a lesson. Thank you so much for that and for the other opportunities to mingle with local people, especially the Shaman.

Kim Hatcher

My husband and I are solo travellers for so many years. But we wanted to take a chance to see India with a tour because of the convenience of planning to see more places. We were very nervous and we said either we are going to be tour travelers from now on or we will hate it!!!..so Let's not put too high expectations on it and just let it flow...and be flexible. It turned out one of our best experiences in traveling. We had a GREAT guide ...respectful, caring, knowledgeable, flexible, friendly...and spiritual!!! MR.MADAN...God bless him. Our group was contained with delightful people..We are the only couple traveling with Gate-1 for the first time...most of the people in the group did travel 5,6,7 times with them. We are planning another trip already with Gate-1.

Liznchuck nymi

Just returned from a vacations trip to India and Nepal (15 Days Kaleidoscopic) thru Gate 1. It was fantastic, much better than I will ever expected. The tour guides were very knowledgeable, kind, responsible, funny, and considered. The transportation exceeded the standards for the countries visited. The restaurants, places, hotels, and shops we were taken were absolutely marvelous. This was my first vacations with Gate 1 and there will be many more to come using them. I am 100% satisfied with their service. The only thing I will like to ask them to improve is to obtain free WiFi in the customer's rooms of every Hotel they book.

Laura C

Just completed the 9 day Central Thailand with River Kwai. This is my third adventure with Gate 1 Travel and am glad to see that their standards still remain at the highest level possible. Our tour guide Ellen was superb and kept us well informed about the sights we saw as well as interesting facts about Thailand. The hotels were excellent, with all being clean and comfortable. The tour bus was kept clean at all times and the bus driver was a true professional. All of the provided meals were of the highest quality. I have looked into other tour agencies and have found none that offer the quality of Gate 1 at such an affordable price. After the tour was completed I extended my stay by four days and Ellen also helped out with travel arrangements and provided valuable suggestions on what I should see and do. Once again, thank you Gate 1.

Biren Agarwala

We have done 7 trips with Gate 1 - highly recommend them for wonderful travel experiences! Our tour directors have all been exceptional - knowledgeable, caring and proud of their countries. We will be doing our 8th trip with them in September- to Croatia. Their prices are reasonable and when they offer additional money off, we book one or two trips with them. We simply cannot say enough positive comments about them - an awesome company to work with!!

Kristen Accisano

Just returned from Danbue River cruise with Prague & Budapest extra days visits. Another great trip with Gate 1. Our tour guide Nora was first class with a lot of information. Really appreciate the upgrade to a suite cabin on the river boat. Hotels were 4-5 stars. Prague Art Deco Imperial Hotel to start the trip was really a great experience. On our many trips with Gate 1 we have stayed in many first class hotels. Had a great group of traveling companions who always were on time to the bus and very friendly. As usually we will continue to recommend Gate 1 as a first class travel company to our friends and continue to book future trips for ourselves.

Cynthia Olsen

I just returned from Poland and the Baltic States with Gate 1. This was my 6th trip with them, and the trips get better all of the time. The Tour Director, Agnes, was so warm and great. She anticipated all of my needs. The hotels, food, city tours and the excursions were all exceptional. I am so glad that I went on this trip. I will recommend it to all my friends.

Ming K

India and Nepal were our 7th trip with Gate 1. As usual it was well planned and interesting. Anytime you fly 1/2 way around the world the flights are long and airports are no longer one of my favorite things. But Gate 1 organized the flights and hotels and transportation efficiently. I really think that Karina, who has scheduled all our trips, must be their best employee. As usual we had a great guide and the trip became a nice adventure. The other 20 people on the tour were great traveling companions so that trips were all pleasant. Even adversity was well handled by the guide when we got sick. We visited many sites and increased our knowledge of India religions and customs. We were immersed in Old Delhi life and of the other areas we visited. Also, like other areas Gate 1 gives back to worthwhile enterprises where they take you. We visited a rural school that would not have had modern restroom facilities if not for Gate 1. In Nepal our side trips added to the adventure. Flying around and seeing Mt Everest and the mountain are thing you remember forever. If you want to see and feel India and Nepal we would recommend Gate 1.

Larry Percival

I went to Budapest and Prague with Gate 1 and I don't htink I will ever use another travel company again! The entire experience was amazing, starting with the patient and friendly customer service department (we had a lot of questions before we booked our trip!). The tour guides were very knowledgable; all transfers and hotel pick ups were on time; and the hotels were clean and in good areas. I still can't believe what a great deal we got for such an amazing trip. I can't wait to go on my next Gate 1 vacation!

Ana londono

We just came back from a 10 days tour of Peru organized by Gate 1 Travel. It was an excellent trip. This was our second tour with Gate1 Travel. We are very happy with Gate1. The hotel accommodations were very convenient and comfortable. The meal choices and the entertainments were excellent and exceeded our expectations.We were given a very knowledgeable , friendly , efficient and well organized guide. We highly recommend Gate1 Travel to others.

Fred Minniti

We took the Classic Italy tour 10/24-11/01/14. Tour includes not only Rome, Florence and Venice but visits to Assisi and Pisa! The bus was so comfortable and even had Wifi! We also had a trip to a countryside restaurant and a trip to a winery. The tour guide Francesca was very organized, knowledgeable, friendly. The local guides were also excellent and took time to explain various works of arts and monuments. Hotels, food and entertainment were better than expected. Overall, it was a fabulous experience for me and my wife. We recommend this tour strongly.

Jean Schultz

Recently returned from a Gate 1, 10 day trip to Croatia and Slovenia and it was wonderful. I selected the land only tour meeting the group at the Marco Polo airport—no problems. Every aspect of the trip from hotel selection, included and optional tours, included meals, suggestions to best use free time was great. We even had a complimentary dinner with entertainment on day 3. The program leader, Bliz, was a seasoned professional from the counties with a great sense of humor and kept the group laughing especially waiting to clear border crossings.

Rob S

We took the 10-day affordable trip to Peru and we had an amazing time! Our tour guide, Julio, was extremely knowledgeable and funny. All of our transportation was clean and timely. All of our hotels were in great areas so there wasn't a single time that we felt unsafe. Would definitely use Gate 1 for any future travels!

Cathy Brooks

We purchased our 9 Day Classic Italy through Groupon. My daughter and I are very satisfied with Gate1's service. We had very good local tour guide for each city. The hotels were good and all 4 stars. We were well briefed about what type of accommodation to expect from each hotel. The meals and tours at the wineries were excellent. The visits to the galleries and museums were well-organized. We loved the storybook town on Assisi. I'm so glad we purchased the optional tour to the Uffizi Gallery. It was so worth it. We also purchased the optional tour of the Piazzas. It was convenient but we could have done that on our own. I have recommended Gate1 to friends and family. We are already looking at which Gate1 tour we will be doing next year :)

Donna Rook

We recently took a Gate1 tour of Spain visiting Madrid, Granada, Toledo, Seville, and Barcelona. The trip was fabulous, as all of our Gate1 trips have been! The tour guide and the local guides were extremely knowledgeable. We saw and learned so much. The hotels we stayed in were excellent and the buffet breakfasts outstanding. My group of ladies have traveled with Gate1 many times and have never been disappointed. Their tours are always well-planned and well-executed at a very fair price. We will soon book another trip with them for the Fall!

Maria Garcia

My husband and I just finished the 13day Classic Thailand tour and loved it. Our guide was very informative and always willing to help with recommendations, whether it be for a place to eat or even where best to do laundry on the tour. On the bus, they provided water and wet towel clothes to cool off with. I would highly recommend recommend traveling with gate1. We can't wait to sign up for our next tour.

sukhdev bhalla

My husband and I just came back from Dubai. This trip was booked through Gate1 travel. This was our first trip with Gate1 and it exceeded our expectations. It was a guided tour where we had the privilege to know beautiful places and still have our free time to go around and do some shopping. We were accommodated in a very nice 4 stars hotel (brand new), conveniently located and close to the metro. The tour guide Ms. Channes was spectacular and very helpful with the explanations of the city, their culture, the most see places, etc...The price was unbelievable, a real deal for all we got. I highly recommend Gate1 travel my husband and I are looking into our next vacation destination with this company.

Molly Golubcow

Have taken five trips through Gate 1 Travel and highly recommend. We just returned from Paris and staying in the Montmarte area. Stayed at the Mercure Montmarte. Very nice hotel. Transportation to and from hotel great. I am completely hooked on Gate1 and already thinking of next trip. River cruise, maybe? Our Russian river cruise in 2012 was terrific. The Gate 1 partnerships with hotels are high quality. Love the included breakfasts and the flights are wonderful. Thank you for everything!

Young Ok

This is our third time with Gate 1 Traveling to Europe. We are very pleased that this company offers well organized tours, with friendly caring staff, and all escorted under careful supervision. The accommodations are of luxury standard, and usually in the heart of cities. The prices are very reasonable for what is offered and we are pleased with the outcome. We will be planning future trips with Gate1.

Dick Lowery

Just returned from a 10 day affordable Italy and everything was just amazing. Suzy, our Tour Guide in Italy, met us at the airport in Venice and from day one to the final day in Rome, made sure everything went smoothly for us. Suzy went above and beyond her job responsibilities making sure this was a memorable trip. Every detail was attended to with precision and care. Our bus driver, Mario, was fabulous. We were amazed by his great driving ability and loved our "disco bus" after our Tuscan dinner. All of our guides in Venice, Florence, Assisi and in Rome were superb in their knowledge and passion for the Italian landmarks. Will definitely go with Gate 1 in future.

Kirivat Jiyamapa

Me and my wife took an 11 days Gate 1 Tour "Guatemala - Hoduras". We had many tours with Gate 1, but this was one of the most interesting trips we ever had. First of all, lots of history, aincient Maya piramids. Secondly we never expected Guatemala to be so beautiful and versatile: walking in the jungles, boat trips on high altitude lakes at 4,000 feet above sea level, pine trees forest at 8,000 feet above sea level, volkanos, coloroful markets, friendly people. All hotels were high class with swimming pools and jacuzi. I would say it was a traveler's dream. I would highely recommend this trip to people who love to travel. Alexander Donder.

Stephanie Cohen

After I retired I discovered that my travel companion had decided to go back to school, and I was ready to go places. I found a trip to Ecuador through Gate 1 and decided to try a solo trip. It was wonderful! there is absolutely no way I could get all the places and see all the things that are incorporated into a Gate 1 itinerary on my own, That was in 2011 and since then I have traveled alone and with friends to Morocco, Turkey, Russia and Nepal to name a few. I think I have done 11 in total. I always feel safe. They have allowed me to explore the world - off to Greece in May! Just returned from my 13th tour - Croatia/Slovenia. What a beautiful part of the world and our tour manager was so interesting and knowledgeable about the history of the area. You continue to impress me and the 'newbies' who have travelled but spent a lot more. They were hard pressed to find anything that was missing and I'm sure ,like me, will be booking another adventure with you. Thank you!

GUTUL GUTUL

I can't wait to plan another trip with Gate 1!! My trip to Dubai was everything I could have asked for and our guide was THE BEST!! The value was well worth every penny!!

sandra schulthies

Recently came back from Sacred Valley and Cusco. I do not have words to express my gratitude towards Gate 1 Travel for giving me such an experience of a lifetime. Gate 1 went above and beyond all expectations to make my visit to Peru the most memorable of all vacations. Every bit of the trip was taken care of seamlessly. Our tour guide, Henry was instrumental in making our trip the most enjoyable experience. He was informative, helpful and extremely valuable throughout the whole trip. I cannot thank him enough too. Even on the days I decided to explore the Sacred Valley on my own, he was helpful with all the information I needed, taxi, rates, timings...you name it and he made sure he helped in every possible way. The places we saw were brilliant. The food was fantastic. And people we met were most genuine, honest and humble. What could I have asked for more? But all in all, I am so happy I chose Gate 1 to travel to Peru. Everyone in the group said Gate 1 has surpassed all expectations for this trip. I'm spreading the word to my friends about this company. And I am most definitely going to travel more with Gate 1 Travel in the future, maybe to Peru again too.

Michael Brutz

My wife and I just returned from Gate1Travel's '10 Day Affordable Peru' tour. It was an amazing trip, and Gate1 did a great job in allowing us to see as many great sites as we did, while having enough downtime to rest. The coordination of various means of travel was flawless. Dollar for dollar, you just can't beat this trip. Our tour manager was excellent, and the local guides were knowledgeable and proud of their Peruvian heritage. We learned so very much about the Incas and Peru from them. Machu Picchu was magical, and surpassed both pictures and our expectations. We suggest those thinking of going to Machu Picchu to do so soon, and to use Gate1 Travel. This trip should be on everyone's bucket list.

Bryan Austin

My husband and I just returned from the Gate 1 Classic Baltic tour with Poland. It was one of the best tours we have ever had. Well organized, convenient hotels, plenty of advice as to local restaurants, shopping, etc. We did 2 nights in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and then to Poland with a longer stay. Our tour guide, Agnes, was one of the best ever! She made our group cohesive and fun. This is my 3rd Gate 1 Tour, and all have been excellent!

Savita Lachman

We just completed our 13 day affordable Turkey tour in November 2014, with Gate 1. This was one of the most wonderful trip we ever had in our life time. Our guide Aykut was an extremely knowledgable person and had an extensive command on history and culture of different cities that we visited. Gate 1 travelling arrangements were perfect and exceeded our expectations. We will definitely like to join Gate 1 in our future travelling plans.

SHAWNA DAVIS

We just returned from the 5 Day Guatemala tour with Gate1 and loved it! The hotel in Guatemala (Hotel Bocelo) was much more than we expected. The rooms were big and very nice and breakfast was wonderful. A huge buffet with an omelet bar. Awesome. The other hotel in Chichicastananga was also very nice with fireplaces in each of the rooms and a very nice breakfast as well. We did the side trip to Tikal and were very happy that we did. Some of the others from our group did the volcano hike, but I think we made the right decision with Tikal. Both of our guides were among the best we have ever had. Very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Everything was taken care of. I would not hesitate to use Gate1 again!

Kathleen Ross

My wife and I had a wonderful trip with Gate 1 on the 13-Day Classic Thailand tour: Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Sukhothai, Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Our tour guide (Ron) was extremely knowledgeable about the country as whole as well as each individual stop. Everyone in our group was cordial and pleasant. There is so much variety in this tour: big city, smaller towns, hill country, a local school, Thai home, Buddhist temples with transportation by bus, truck, tuk-tuk, boats, planes, etc. We even stopped briefly in Burma and Laos. The hotels were all great and the food was outstanding. This was our second tour with Gate 1 and we definitely plan to take other tours. The quality and cost combine for an excellent value. Two thumbs up!

Arlene Trolman

My best friend and I recently booked a trip to Greece with Gate 1 Travel. I was pretty nervous about booking because I did not know much about this company. Most of the reviews I read were pretty good but I still was nervous. This agency surpassed all of my expectations. The booking agent was extremely helpful when ordering our trip. He was friendly and answered any questions I had. If he did not know, he found out and called me back within that day. You can review all hotels before you book which is a huge plus in my book. Our trip consisted of Gate 1 booking all hotels, flights, and transportation but we booked all excursions on our own. I was extremely impressed by Gate 1. We were going to have a six hour layover in Athens before we left for Santorini and we had no idea what we were going to do for that length of time. When we met the Gate 1 representative at the airport, he shared with us that they had reserved us a room at the hotel across the street so we could sleep, eat, and freshen up. It was the best surprise. All the Gate 1 representatives in our three locations were helpful. We received a packet of information with their phone numbers/contact information, as well as details of things to do and see in the area plus transportation information. Another surprise we had was we booked a flight from Mykonos to Athens and decided to lose the money on our ferry so we had more time in Athens at the end of our trip. Our Gate 1 representative in Mykonos scheduled a pickup for us early in the morning to the airport since we would not be using the bus pickup to the ferry later in the day. All the hotels we stayed at were extremely nice as well. I want to thank Gate 1. One of the biggest stresses of planning on overseas trip is booking the hotels and transportation; the ease of booking with Gate 1 made this trip easy, memorable, and fun. I highly recommend booking with them.

Katie Howell

We recently returned from a Gate 1 five days tour to Iceland. The whole trip was brilliant! We arrived on the early Tue morning, the lady who works from Gate 1 travel was at the hotel waiting for all of us, she gave a warm welcome greeting to us and our prepaid vouchers. The rooms of Icelandair hotel Natura were comfortable and well appointed and both dinner and breakfast offered a wide choice. The staff were very polite and helpful, and upon arrival they gave us a free bus pass to travel around the city centre. Our Northern lights trip was awesome, we saw the lights on our first night when we arrived. The Blue Lagoon was perfect place to relax,but it's a bit pricey. The water were blue and hot, this place was a fantastic experience. We also did the City tour of Reykjavik and the Golden Circle Tour, the tour guides are knowledgeable and professional. But sadly we don't have extra time for the tour of Southern Coast and Glacier walk, we absolutely loved Iceland, we will definitely go back again in the near future. We still so glad we went with your company and would highly recommend to all my friends!

Nelly I.

My husband and I just completed a river boat cruise on the Danube through Germany, Austria, and Hungary with the Gate1 Company. What a wonderful trip that we will remember long into our future. Gate1 had everything organized from sun up to sun down. No problems were encountered and things went very smoothly. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and personable. Everyday there was an interesting tour to take i.e. cities, castles, churches. The crew on the ship were very helpful and attentive. Dining was a joy for all three meals everyday. The food was wonderfully prepared by the executive chef. Nightly entertainment was fun and interactive. I highly recommend traveling with Gate1!

Herbert Winter

Just returned from the 9 day Canadian rockies tour. My wife and I (ages 60 and 58 respectivley) had never been on an escorted tour. In fact we had always been rather snobbish towards them as the travelers were herded on and off "those buses". Must be torture!! WRONG!! we had a really fantastic time on our tour. Our guide was so helpful, informative and added so many extra stops that we would have never known about on our own. A huge bonus was all the really interesting folks we met on our trip. They were all unique in their own right and being with them added a new facet to our travel experience. Granted, we'll still take our independent travel when we can but we look forward to many more Gate 1 escorted tours in the future.

Jacqueline Baca

We just completed the 8 day Athens with 4 day Agean cruise. This was or 2nd tour with Gate One (Italy was our first) and as usual everything was great. Even though the airlines lost our luggage in London, Gate One took us shopping for new clothes, they even sent a Limo to our hotel. Our guide was Panos and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Cant wait to do Spain next year!

Sharon Lane

My daughter and I just came back from the 10-day trip to Spain with Gate 1 Travel. It was exceptionally well organized and offered great accommodations and wonderful tours. Out tour guide Ivan provided us with amazing insights into Spain's historical, cultural and everyday life and never failed to answer any question! The included breakfasts and dinners were great. I would highly recommend Gate 1 Travel for everybody and am already thinking about my next trip with them!

meredith nelson

We just returned from a trip to Athens, Greece which we booked through Gate 1 Travel. The trip was fantastic! The hotel even upgraded our room when we arrived for free. This is the second time we've traveled with Gate 1, the first time being to Thailand this past September. By far the best experiences and at such incredible prices! We've had nothing but positive experiences and have told our friends and family to book with Gate 1 whenever possible. We will definitely be using your services in the future. Thanks again Gate 1 for a great trip!! Thank you for an awesome tr

Richard Nisley

We recently finish our 9 Day Italy vacation and It was GREAT! This itinerary included three cities (Venice, Florence and Rome). The hotels were very good and in convenient locations. The trains were good as well. We decided to do our own sightseeing and excursions so this package deal worked perfect. The travel documents were clear and there was no issue with any of the reservations. Overall a good experience and great memories. Will definitely use this company again in the near future.

Eddie Lui

Have taken several great trips with Gate 1 and have recommended them broadly. They’re a good value for the money. However... We bought ‘silver’ on our most recent trip from a Gate 1 vendor whose store is supposed to be guaranteed. The jewelry is not silver as represented and Gate 1 is allowing them to get away with ripping us and who knows how many other travelers off. For this reason, I would caution you against trusting any vendor that Gate 1 specifically takes you to visit and this harms our overall perception of Gate 1 as a company

FRANCIS PAULICK

I recently went to Italy and I was in a group of 8 people. We had the best experience on the entire trip and it all started with the great customer service we received from the agent at Gate1. From the time she got on us the 1st phone call she exhibited patience and an in depth knowledge about Rome and some other locations in Italy we were interested in seeing. We ended up staying at the Grand Hotel Palatino on the recommendation of the Gate1 rep and it was an absolutely fantastic choice. It was very close to some of the main attractions and half a block from the metro train station which was perfect. We had unseasonably warm weather which made the trip fun also. I recommend everyone use Gate1 for all of the travel needs and wants in the future. We enjoyed the trip so much we've already booked and put deposits down on 2 new trips for 2015.

Jon Winchester

I purchased with this company from Groupon to Rome, Italy and I must say I was skeptical. Once I arrived in Italy all those doubts were gone. The company made sure to communicate all travel arrangements in a timely manner, airport transportation was right on time and the hotel was beautiful and charming. I would definitely recommend Gate 1 Travel.

Guy Lemieux

We recently returned from a Gate 1 fifteen day tour to China. We have traveled quite a lot and this was absolutely the best trip ever. Gate 1 delivers more for less in every way. We enjoyed every minute. The history, the culture, the food, the entertainment and the people in China were wonderful. Be sure to do the Yangtze River Cruise. It is spectacular. If I did it again I would add a few more days to experience all Shanghai has to offer. If you want an educational, fun filled fantastic trip to a wonderful country with great people schedule this Gate 1 trip to China!

Mary Busse

My friend Barbara and I returned recently from a glorious tour of Croatia/Slovenia with Gate 1. The 11-day trip exceeded our expectations. We stayed in 4-Star hotels in each city, had a wonderful tour guide, Jon, who spoke excellent English, was knowledgeable of the different country's history and was very patient with all of us. We rode from town to town on a modern tour bus with an excellent driver. Delicious breakfasts were provided each day as well as several lunches and dinners. The weather was ideal and warmer than normal, so we were able to enjoy the marvelous sights that each city, including Split, Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Bled provided. This was second tour with Gate 1 Travel, and I will gladly recommend them to my friends and family for their excellence in handling the reservations and removing much of the stress of traveling.

ROXANNA Acosta

My partner and I just finished our 5th Gate1 tour - this was the 17day Ecuador and Peru. We arrived at Quito and was greeted by Carlos, the tour manager for Ecuador. Carlos was fabulous as with all other Gate1 tour managers from previous trips. Carlos was extremely knowledgeable with Ecuador which made our day-to-day activities interesting and informative. He also processed a great sense of humor and took great personal care with everyone on the tour. We owe it all to Carlos for this amazing tour. In light of the madness at Lima airport, Odon gave the group a warm welcome and made the transition to the hotel a smooth and easy one. Odon's knowledge with Peru was equally impressive. He attended graciously to our day-to-day needs and was always available to anyone in the group. His energetic and positive personalities shined throughout the entire trip and we could tell he truly enjoys what he does. We couldn't have gotten a better trip without Odon and his associates. Once again, it was yet another fabulous Gate1 tour with great appreciation to both Carlos and Odon. We look forward to our next two Gate1 endeavor in March 2015 for Croatia and Italy. joe

Allan Harris

11 Day Italian Romantic Tour was fantastic. With Fabio as our tour guide, he added all of his Italian knowledge and insight to this tour. Starting at Lake Como and seeing the country as we traveled to Milan, Venice, Florence and finally to Rome. Gate 1 does an excellent job with quality hotels very close to the main attractions. we felt safe at night in these neighborhoods during the day and early evening. Their selection of local guides were very good, the group meals were all wonderful. Food was abundant at every meal, and was a variety and sample of Italian cuisine. Wine servings with the meal were all excellent varietals. Gate 1 does an excellent job of offering optional tours and ample leisure time for personal shopping and sight seeing. With the headset, we were able to view the sights without needing to be right under the guide speaking. Gate 1 arrangements keep you in the "happy line" which eliminates waits at all the major venues and was definitely a perk of the trip. We would definitely recommend this tour and Gate 1 to anybody considering a trip to Italy.

IVY CHANG

Just returned from an 11 Day tour of Israel and my trip in a word was fantastic. I couldn't be more pleased with my entire experience traveling with Gate 1. From the moment I booked the trip until the very end, your level of professionalism exceeded my expectations. Our guide Moshe Goldin played a big part in making this trip memorable for me. I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. I very much look forward to traveling again with Gate 1. You have gained a loyal traveler. Kudos to your entire organization.

Ron Niemi

My husband and I just returned home from the 17 day Peru and Ecuador Tour. I have been on three Gate 1 tours and can tell you that they are all excellent. I am not sure how they provide such amazing quality for such low prices. Our hotels were superior. The guides in both Ecuador and Peru were very well trained in the attractions we were exploring as well as the customs, culture and statistical information of their countries.

Dianne Hio

We just returned last week from a tour of Ireland using Gate1 Travel. This was the first time we have used their services and all we can say is that we are extremely satisfied with what we got. They cannot be any better because you cannot improve on perfection. Our tour guide, Ms. Evelyn Sheridan and our driver, Mr. Brendan Hynes both did an excellent job. The hotels, itinerary, food and amenities are well worth the money we spent. Our kudos to Gate1 Travel for a job extremely well done, and we are sure to use them again in our future travel plans!

Paula Fuller

We had a great experience with Gate 1 Travel! We loved every minute of our time spent in Rome, Florence, and Venice, and we can't wait to use Gate 1 for our next traveling adventure! With Gate 1, everything from our flights, hotel check-in, rail lines, and gondola serenade was completely smooth and worry-free. I recommend Gate 1 to everyone I know! You just can't beat their amazing prices, great packages, and knowing that your traveling experience will be hassle-free. I am so thankful my co-worker recommended Gate 1 and I truly can't wait to book our next trip :)

Patrick Oliveto

Had a great time on the Venice, Florence, and Rome trip. We loved our little excursion in the Tuscany countryside tour. Wine tour and the little cities were so wonderful. It was our 30th wedding anniversary trip and all went perfect. Can't wait to use Gate 1 travel again. Prices are INSANE!!! Also a big shout out to our tour guide on our bus she was amazing. We took the March 9th-17th tour that left out of JFK and went to Istanbul, Turkey then onto Venice. It was long but again well worth it! You all need to sign up with gate 1 travel folks!

Jocelyn Knapp

I must say, our trip to Dubai with Gate 1 Travel could not have been any better! Perfect weather, including the sand storm the day we went on the Safari and the rain sprinkles the following day to give us the perfect view of the Burj Kalifah as we enjoyed our dinner al fresco at one of restaurants at The Address Hotel. We enjoyed the dancing waters every 30 minutes for about 3 hours! The Hyatt Place was magnificent and the breakfasts were hearty and sustained us for all the activities during the day! We loved the shopping stops at all of the Souqs; probably saved a lot of money by keeping those stops to a limited amount of time! The Welcome Dinner at the Hyatt Place and Dinner Cruise on Dubai Creek were also highlights - this is when we got to know some of our fellow passengers on the tour better. And, I can't say enough good things about Mounir, our tour guide. His English was superb and he was easy to understand on the Whispers, even though some people would have preferred listing to him over a microphone. Mounir fielded some very delicate questions and handled them in a diplomatic and polite way - not an easy thing to do with diverse personalities on board the bus. The drivers were all skilled and all the tours were well planned by Sunil and his staff - I can't give you any recommendations on how to improve the tour because it was so well put together. I'll be looking to use Gate 1 Travel for future vacations because of this Dubai experience. Keep up the good work and keep the talented people working for you!! Sincerely, Pamela Curry

Cynthia Berryman-Fink

We took 8 Day Classic National Parks, Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone & Grand Teton tour package in August 2014 with Gate1 travel. It was great. Our guide "Shary" was wonderful, very courteous and knowledgeable. She made the whole experience very enjoyable and memorable. Our bus driver "Paul" started out mornings with a nice greeting, a very classy joke and a bottle of cold water when ever we asked for it. Don't change anything for this tour. We have traveled overseas three times with Gate 1 in past. We always had very satisfying experience. I would highly recommend Gate 1 travel.

Gary Signor

I recently completed a guided tour of Spain (Madrid, Toledo, Granada, and Seville) with Gate1 Travel and can't say enough about the experience: from the tour guide to the itinerary to the local guides and location of hotels, every detail was thought out and planned to be impeccable. This is my third trip with Gate 1, and it is quickly becoming my top provider of choice.

Vince V

I Just came back from Ireland with Gate1 Travel and had the most wonderful trip. The in my group were from all over the country, the hotels and people of Ireland were friendly. The country itself is beautiful these pictures you see of green landscape is all abound. The host Director Marie was wonderful she made sure everyone was happy and content. I can not say which part of Ireland was best because I loved all of it.

Maxine Saul

I just returned from the 12-day Affordable Croatia and Slovenia tour. I had a great time. Blaz, our escort/guide, a big man with a booming voice, did an amazing job of making the tour interesting and fun. There was plenty of free time to explore on your own. A surprise complimentary dinner and lunch not included in the itinerary! The hotels were exemplary; although I was traveling solo, I got double rooms. I took both optional tours to the Istria Peninsula and Montenegro and recommend them highly. When we had local guides, we used earphones supplied by Gate 1, and were able to hear clearly even when at some distance from the guide.

darlene zuehl

Our 14 day Italy tour with Gate 1 was utterly amazing! Everything was so well organized and went smoothly. Our guide, Francesca, was superb and the local guides were outstanding. I cannot believe how much we saw and experienced over two weeks. We had such fun at the group dinners and I cannot wait to go through and develop my almost 2000 photos to relive the memories. My friend and I were very impressed with Gate 1 and are looking forward to the River Cruise we have booked for next September 2015. It is an excellent value for your money.

Meidya Derni

Just returned from a Danube River cruise in early May that was arranged by Gate1 Travel. Cannot express enough how well everything was organized and how well our needs were served during this trip. Our Tour Director on the boat - Krisztina Almasi - did a wonderful job, along with her team, of supporting the needs of all travelers. We added two extra days in Budapest at the end of the cruise and were placed in the Hilton West End. We found the hotel more than satisfactory, and, again, Kate Laurenszky, the Gate1 representative, looked after all of our needs in a most professional and engaging way.The service and amenities on the boat - the Amadeus Royal - were great. We would definitely book another tour with Gate1 in the future.

Christine Picior

We (husband & daughter & I) took the Gate1 Travel 5-day trip to Colombia this past March 2015. It was the perfect introduction to a country we knew nothing about. We loved every minute of it, in no small part thanks to our guide Juan David, a History major, who made it all come alive, with passion & humor. The people, the accommodations, the itinerary, the food, it was all just perfect. I'm already eyeing a return...the 9-day trip next time. We also took a trip with Gate1 to Japan, back in 2009. It was simply amazing beyond words. Gate1 cleverly packs a lot into a few days, in addition to free time/optional tours, and at such a reasonable cost -especially with rotating sales, I highly recommend anyone start any search for a tour, escorted or not, with Gate 1 Travel.

Christine Bishop

Just came back from September 2014 Ecuador & Amazon adventure, this is my third time to travel with Gate 1 Travel in two years after May 2013 to Guatemala & May 2014 to Morocco. Can’t help to tell my family and friends how exciting my best trip was when back from the first trip with Gate 1 to Guatemala, surprise to me is I found each trip with Gate 1 is better than previous one. Now I am very confident to recommend Gate 1 to everyone I know when they plan for a trip. The itinerary design are always perfect, the hotel always beyond my expectation, the tour bus always clean and comfortable, don’t mention the tour guide with so much knowledge and information for you. Thanks to Gate 1 travel, during our trip to Ecuador, we enjoyed very special tiny treats such as two scoops of tropical fruits ice cream, a small bag of yucca chips, a lovely tagua nut key chain etc. from tour manager. Everyone in the group really thanks to Gate 1 for its thoughtfulness and start schedule for the next trip together again. Consider Gate 1 Travel is my recommendation to everyone.

Phyl Schepens

Our GATE1 experience on the recent 11 day-Guatemala/Honduras tour was quite good. Our guide, Tony, was informative and affable. The locations were varied and interesting. All the hotels were clean and the staff members at each place were friendly and helpful. We spent a lot of time on the bus a couple of days; those could have been broken up into smaller pieces, but the end results were fine. More time in Antigua would have been a nice treat. All-in-all: a good experience.

Terry Miccio

My husband and I booked an unescorted trip to Budapest, Vienna & Prague in Oct. 2014 and could not have been happier with Gate-1 Travel. They answered my questions by phone before booking, gave us a wide choice of hotels and flights and provided our rail tickets between cities. The price of the package was clearly lower than if I had booked myself. Our airline had a pilot strike while we were in Europe and Gate-1 was responsive and reassuring and got us home on time. We are frequent travelers and I am impressed with Gate-1 Travel.

Sv Pitchford

My mom and I had momentous birthdays this year and wanted to go the place we've always dreamed of - Italy! We went with Gate 1 Travel and had the trip of a lifetime. We loved the cities we were able to visit and the planned tours were great. The tour guides, flights, hotels - everything was wonderful!! I would highly recommend Gate 1 for a future vacation!

Eric Joslin

Our July 2014 12 days classic Vietnam trip was wonderful, Gate 1 really nailed it. We loved every bit of it; our Tour manager Tho was excellent. He really worked hard to make sure every little detail of the tour went smoothly. Which left us no worries at all but to just enjoy every minute of our time in Vietnam. I've spoken to other group members individually, and everyone seems very happy as well. All in all, we really loved it. Hope to rejoin Gate 1 for our next trip.

Gwen Perkins

I recently took a Gate 1 tour to Peru (Machu Picchu Express) with a group of 3 other friends, and it was absolutely wonderful. We had never done an escorted tour before, and Gate 1 definitely exceeded all of our expectations! From the minute we landed in Cusco and met our tour manager Juan, we loved him. He was incredibly helpful, he had tons of little tips and advice on things to do and how to get about the city, he was funny, he had a ton of knowledge on all the sites we saw, and we felt we were in excellent hands the entire trip. We visited some spectacular sites! Machu Picchu was quite the adventure to get to, but it was worth every second. Absolutely breathtaking! It's easy to see why it's one of the wonders of the world, and Gate 1 will get you there effortlessly and comfortably. All of the hotels were very nice, our transportation and driver were fantastic, and the optional tours were worth the extra money. Definitely visit the market, The Cathedral, Qorikancha, and the other ruins right outside of Cusco. Overall, everyone on our tour was very impressed with the quality of service, and our group had such a good time that we are already planning our next tour with them. Asia, here we come! If it's anything like the last one, we look forward to having another spectacular tour!

Liz Johnson

Terrible customer service. My husband & I signed up for the 14-day Danube river cruise, choosing Gate 1 over Viking because we liked Gate 1's itinerary better. We booked almost a year before the cruise. About 6 months later, I hurt my back, which has led to everything from pain meds and physical therapy to an epidural. I can walk, but sometimes need a cane. I bought one of those lightweight folding wheelchairs & use it for things like going to Disneyland or places that require a lot of walking. When I notified Gate 1 that I would be bringing the wheelchair on my trip, I was told "no." They would only allow me to bring a cane. My husband learned that we could rent wheelchairs in the larger cities. Gate 1 said "no." We said we could take the shorter walks in the towns, but would take a cab & hook up with the walking group at places like cathedrals, museums,etc. Gate 1 said "no" again. It's against their "policy" to allow passengers to tour the destinations on their own. Their representative, Carolyn Alexander, told me my only option was to stay onboard while the other passengers did the inland tours. The absurdity of the situation is that Viking allows passengers to bring wheelchairs on their river cruises! Ms. Alexander was very curt and suggested that I shouldn't have booked their trip in the first place! Nice way to treat your customers! My advice is to book with another, more customer-friendly company. There are plenty of others from which to choose. We're booking a Viking Tour for next year. Gate 1 refuses to refund our deposit, and we lost a great deal of money when we canceled our airfare. Gate 1 is forgetting that many seniors, their target audience, have physical limitations. While other cruise companies try to help their customers, Gate 1 offers no assistance.

JohnLois Turner

This was our first experience with Gate 1 Travel and we were SO impressed. We did the 10 Day Classic Amsterdam to Paris with London. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly. The accommodations were very nice and in great locations. Start times each morning were reasonable and the included tours highlighted each location perfectly. Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. We also immensely enjoyed our local guides in Paris and London. We have already booked another tour through Gate 1 to Australia & New Zealand this winter and can't wait!

ellen chow

The Gate1 trip to Morocco was one of the best tours I have ever taken. The guide was especially good. His english was great and his knowledge of the country was excellent. He was very thoughtful and considerate of all members of our group. The tour provided a complete view of the country from the seaside to the mountains. We were able to meet many of the people in Morocco through his contacts.

Robin Cohen

Gate 1 Travel exceeded my expectations and I had an amazing time in Costa Rica. I was very pleased with the hotel stays, everything was very clean and comfortable. I thought the hotels were extremely beautiful and had no issues at any of the hotels. I also enjoyed the pace of the guided tour. Never felt overwhelmed and was good to be busy with activities. I extremely liked our tour guide Gilbert, he was the best! I learned so much from him and he had a great personality. I signed up for each of the optional tours and loved each one of them. Lots of fun! This was the first time traveling with Gate 1 Travel and it definitely exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend this company for travel!

Daune Mena

We recently returned from a Gate 1 independent Costa Rica adventure which provided 5 nights at the all-inclusive Puntarenas Doubletree Hilton, a rental car for the duration, and airfare from Atlanta. The documents provided from Gate 1 were all we needed. We went onto the airplane site and entered our frequent flyer numbers and printed our boarding passes. Everything was as seamless as could be expected from our first time visiting this country. We wholeheartedly recommend Gate 1 and will definitely use them again.

Leland O'Halloran

Through my own mistake, I was late booking and confirming our trip to London, Paris, and Rome. Thankfully, Gate 1 Travel came to my rescue and got us set up with even better arrangements where we could fly from our city of origin. Every step of the way, they provided ample information and reassurance that the travel experience was going to be positive. The hotels they set us up in were wonderful accommodations, being close to transportation and the all the action. My mind was put at ease working with the great people at Gate 1, and they helped make our trip one of the most memorable ever. I strongly and highly recommend Gate 1 Travel.

Simon Vainberg

We went on the 12 day Enchanted Italy tour including the Amalfi Coast. We could not have had a better experience. Our tour guide, Vanni, was exceptional and certainly added to our wonderful time. This is our third trip with Gate 1 and they have all been great trips. We would certainly recommend Italy to anyone who is up for some traveling. The logistical part of the trip was spot on and the sights we saw were exactly what we were hoping for. Good job Gate 1.

Karl Frank

My wife and I went on the 9-Day Central Thailand with River Kwai tour and loved it! When we originally saw that price of the package trip I was sceptical and thought there was some "catch" because it seemed too good to be true. The tour package was well worth what we paid. We were able to experience a good cross-section of Thailand starting with the bustling city of Bangkok then to the serene jungle resort on the River Kwai and finally across the agricultural plains to the ancient city of Ayutthaya. We loved the food, the people, the accommodations. Our guide, Nu, was very knowledgable and entertaining as we traveled between locations and during the tours. Lots of good shopping also. We are planning our next trip with Gate1Travel to see more of Thailand.

Nina Oast

My wife and I just returned from your 12 Day Classic Vietnam Tour. The trip delivered everything we'd hoped it would. The time allocation for each stop along the way was perfect. Furthermore, the balance between free time and organized touring was also excellent. Our guide, Tu was warm, helpful and knowledgeable. The hotel accommodations varied in quality but even the lowest hotel booking was acceptable. Flying between some of the locations gave the group more time in the cities to experience Vietnam and far less time in traveling from location to location. We took advantage of many of the optional tours and found them to be a valuable enhancement of the basic tour. The most interesting tour was of the Cu Chi tunnels, which offered an experience unlike any other a traveler could have. The trips up the Perfume River and to the Kings Tombs in Hanoi were also an enhancement to the Vietnam experience. Finally, your booking agent was very helpful to us personally. We were unable to fit your Cambodia trip extension into our timeframe so they arranged air transportation to Pnom Penh and a link back to Ho Chi Minh City independently. We are grateful to have been able to get to see Cambodia as it was truly memorable. Our only disappointment was with the hotel accommodations in Phnom Penh. (The Imperial Garden Hotel & Villa) We found it to be of a lower caliber than the majority of the Gate 1 hotel bookings, although it's location was good. Thanks Gate 1 for a great experience and a good travel value!

Robin Hunsberger

We took the Gate 1 9-day Rhine River Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the Amadeus Princess after finding an amazing price offered on "The Deal." This was our third Gate 1 European river cruise and exactly what we'd looked forward to! The itinerary included beautiful, historically interesting cities and towns and provided just the right balance of activity and opportunity to relax. Before selecting your travel date, it is a good idea to check ahead for national holidays. We did encounter one disappointment when we found ourselves in Cologne on all Saint's day with everything closed but museums and restaurants. The Gate 1 tour guide, Tony, was busily involved with all of us, making sure everyone's interests were served. The other people on the cruise were friendly, and we met a number of people we expect to see again! The personnel and amenities of the Amadeus cruise boat were uniformly excellent, including the food. We love that with even a mid-price Category B cabin on this ship, you get a nice sized room with a French balcony. We had a great time!

Chelsey Moore

My husband and I just returned from our first Gate 1 tour to Thailand. I purchased a groupon certificate for the trip, so it was a great deal. My expectations were far exceeded by Gate 1. We were allowed to extend our vacation and travel from a convenient gateway to us. Once on our tour everything was handled so smoothly. I like that we had free time and optional tours to add, based on our interests. Our guide Ron was exceptional and we got great insight to Thailand's people, history and culture. I look forward to more Gate 1 tours!!

Paula Sonkin

Absolutely wonderful!! We just recently got back from the Northern Lights Tour in Iceland and it was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a more organized experience. I am an OCD freak about organization to the 10th degree, but the control was definitely in their hands and did such a great job from booking. We are booking our next trip with them soon because we had such a good time. Will be using them for many years to come! UPDATE: I used the company again in 2015 for Dubai; spectacular doesn't even explain the outcome!

Arnel Krevosky

We have returned from our trip to Iceland. What a wonderful memory! Gate1 Travel provided us with the best accommodations, tours, and tour guide. We stayed in Reykjavik and saw the Northern Lights three nights. We saw waterfalls, geysers, and lots of snow. Our tour guide, Gufbjorg, was excellent! Very informative and fun to be with. We rented a car and ventured the southern part of the island on our own. Our whole vacation was terrific.

Matthew Arceneaux

I have just returned from my second trip that I have taken with Gate 1 Travel. This trip was the 9 Day Israel - "A Journey for the Believer", truly an experience of a life time. Once again, Gate 1 provided a wonderful travel adventure. The flight arrangements were perfect, the hotels very comfortable, the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and very accommodating. The entire trip was a marvelous experience. I highly recommend Gate 1 Travel to anyone who is seeking a great adventure and who is also searching for reasonable prices.

Mylia Liddell

My husband and I just returned from a 15 Day Cambodia and Vietnam Trip with Gate ! Travel. This was our second trip with Gate 1. The group consisted of 9 in Cambodia and 36 in Vietnam and although the group was larger in Vietnam, Gate 1 provided "Whispers" - earphones that allowed everyone to hear the guide as he was speaking about the various sites we visited. We were pleasantly surprised that the group size did not detract from the enjoyment of the trip. The optional day trips allowed the participants flexibility to choose their own experience, rest or travel or join the optional day trip. I think the highlight of the trip was Gate1's guides. They were outstanding - knowledgeable, great story tellers, personable, courteous and very attentive to personal needs. Thank you Gate 1 for a wonderful experience.

Maggie Fowler

I just recently took a trip to Iceland with Gate 1 Travel. The agent that booked my trip was awesome. He thought of everything, consulted me on whether on purchasing separate trips ahead of time, or how to to get to the hotel from the airport. I had so many questions about the trip and he was able to answer all of my questions. I was blown away by how competent and how super friendly the staff was. I was flying from the West Coast and the Trip I book started from the East Coast, they provided me with the extra flight for a very small cost. The trip itself went great, it was exactly as advertised through Gate 1 Travel, I never did have to worry and I had such a good time cause I knew they had it covered. I'll definitely book through Gate 1 again. Thank you for making it easy and giving me a great time!!

Woody Hwang

Our 10 day Costa Rica trip was wonderful. Our guide Rafael was fantastic, very knowledgeable, accommodating and also a naturalist. He was great at identifying the birds, animals and reptiles of Costa Rica. Our bus driver Mauricio did an excellent job maneuvering all the hairpin turns on our journey from San Jose to Arenal. The coffee plantation, zip lining, catamaran cruise and the beaches were amazing and great fun.

Julie Campbell

Travel has resumed but the cancelation or change policies are pretty rigid. Great destinations. Frequent sales and discounts. This site is easy to navigate. Amazing looking destinations. I don't have details on updating policy based on current COVID restrictions and recommendations

Chan Nguyen

Just returned from a 12-day tour of the Baltic States, including Poland, with Gate 1. The guide, Agnes, was superb! Very knowledgeable and organized and showed leadership skills. Hotels were all wonderfully located, steps from the old towns, easy to explore during free time. Balance of guided time and free time was excellent. To cover this territory in 12 days, the most efficient way is with a guided tour, with 2 nights in each of Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Warsaw and Krakow. This tour was truly a bargain--with 1st class flavor.

Mary Carter

We loved our trip with Gate 1 Travel to Croatia, Slovenia and Venice it was the best trip we have experienced. The hotels blew us away, every city kept getting better then the last. I will definitely travel with Gate 1 Travel tours again and again. We are now planning on a River Cruise next May or Sept. 2015 with Gate1Travel with our friends who joined us on this trip. Our tour guide Kristijan was the best we ever had and made us feel like part of a family with all our new and old friends on Bus 1. He is so knowable and funny at the same time making it fun and joyful. We have been traveling all over the world with many tour company's in the past but Gate 1 Travel has exceeded them all. Best prices and quality of hotels! Looking forward to traveling with them again. Happy travels to all.

susie kim

We used Gate 1 for our trip to Peru. This was a our first experience with Gate 1 and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Gate 1 did an outstanding job. The guides were excellent as was the service and planning. We stayed in excellent hotels, the tours were outstanding and Gate 1 took care of everything. We will definitely use Gate 1 again!

Carol Powers

We used Gate 1 to travel to Iceland using one of the Living Social travel deals. Everything went well with the trip and booking was done well. Beware of costs that aren't relayed in the package. Gate 1 booked the one fare on Icelandair without a checked bag! The checked bag costs $69 each way. The airline also does not include food on the 6 hour flight and no breakfast was included the day of arrival. Airport transfers were also not included and the airport is 40 minutes away from the hotel. Departure airport was also listed on the package as New York but upon booking it was out of Newark NJ and extra to fly out of NY. Other agencies I've traveled with include these basic items and are more transparent with their bookings and will be using those moving forward for those reasons.

Kathy Allan

Just returned from Gate 1 trip to London. Exceeded our expectations! Airline, transfers to hotel and airport, sightseeing, hotel - all the details came together for us. The price was great - which prompted the trip. Although it wasn't on our bucket list - it was such a value that we had to go. And we are happy we did. We travel a lot but this was our first trip with Gate 1 and although the reviews were good - we were skeptic. From the start, our phone contacts were friendly and accommodating. And the email information was professional, timely and thorough. We were the prototypes for our friends and have given them the "green light" to move ahead with Gate 1 Travel too.

Bob Karnick

We just came back from Iceland where we did a 5 day 4 night tour. Our itinerary was accurate and our tour guide, Gulla, was amazing. She took very good care of us! The hotel we stayed at in Reykjavik was nice, as well. We had no problems with our flights going and when our flights out of Iceland were canceled due to a snow storm, Gate1 helped get us back home. We will definitely be using Gate 1 again.

cheryl smith

We just returned from an 8 day Classical Greece Tour with Gate 1 Travel. We had an amazing experience!! Our tour was well organized, the tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the food was great! We will definitely book another trip with them, in fact all of our friends travel with Gate 1 as well! Loved Every Bit of It!

Pete Mai

We went on a 8 day trip to Italy, during month of June and we used Gate 1,It was our first time ever using Gate 1. Their customer service was excellent, The hotels and arrangements was one of the best, their guides were very friendly and most of all a honest bunch of people. My daughter forgot her iphone in the van that dropped us to the airport. Hearing all the horror stories of pickpockets etc in Italy, we had almost given up. We just called the Gate 1 local office in Rome, they tracked the driver and had the driver come all the way back to the airport to give it back to us. We were very impressed by their professionalism. Our whole family enjoyed the trip. We recommend Gate 1 to any one.

Loretta T

This was our second trip to Italy with Gate 1 and it will not be our last. We were on the 14-day trip two years ago and our most recent trip to Sicily was just as enjoyable. You need to visit Sicily to experience the rich culture created by the Romans, Greeks, Spaniards, and Normans etc. The food and wine although different than Italy was amazing! I can’t say enough about our Tour Director, Flavia, who was an important ingredient to the enjoyment of our trip. She was extremely knowledgeable, always there when you needed her and added that extra touch. Looking forward to our next trip with Gate 1.

Charles Gisler

The Gate 1, 15 day Ecuador and Galapagos cruise was the best trip I've taken. I highly recommend visiting Ecuador, it has a lot to offer. The Santa Cruz ship was run like a well oiled machine. The food was excellent, the cabins were very clean, the naturalist guides were very experienced and went out of their way to make sure the wildlife experience was amazing. In particular, our guides Fabian and Lola were fantastic, they had a wealth of knowledge regarding the wildlife, geology, plants, marine life, and etc. All of the ship personnel worked very hard to make this a pleasurable experience. It's a very well run ship, and everyone worked very hard to make sure we had a great time. The land part of Ecuador was equally amazing. Our guide Alfredo was excellent. His English is perfect, and he worked hard to make the tour fantastic for us. The volcanos, hot springs, Amazon jungle, hacienda, and Quito were wonderful. I couldn't have asked for a better trip. Go see Ecuador!

Angela

We just returned for our Gate 1 tour of Ecuador and want to express how much we enjoyed the experience. Gate 1 did a wonderful job of providing the best possible experiences for us and all their guests. The accommodations were excellent, way beyond our expectations. Our travel guide Wilson was excellent. I learned more about Ecuador in ten days then I know about it from all the years of public education. Wilson provided excellent and entertaining information all along our travels. Gate 1 made it possible to see things on our tour that would have been difficult or impossible to see without their guidance. Our days were full of events which gave us a real view of daily life in Ecuador and Wilson assisted with colorful narration. I would do another Gate 1 tour anytime and would recommend it to others as well. I am planning to write some blog entries about the experience so I can further express our gratitude for the wonderful adventure.

Angelica Milla

We recently returned from the ten day Ecuador - Amazon Jungle Adventure Tour. We enjoyed our guide (Alfredo) and he is quite knowledgeable about the region. Our family had a very enjoyable experience meeting other pleasant tour members. The only issues that we encountered were that certain day trips were cancelled due to holidays and bad weather. We would of preferred to stay at certain accommodations for more than one night to have more time enjoying our surroundings. We would of also preferred a longer hike in the Mindo Rain Cloud Forest. The food and lodging were comfortable and met our needs. Our family consisted of an 11 year old boy and a 9 year old daughter. The raft ride, high ropes course, use of the trampoline, and Amazon Jungle hike were memorable events for our children. This was our second trip with Gate 1 Travel (our first being to Peru in 2013) and we look forward to our next great adventure with Gate 1.

Cathie Morrison

Been to several countries with Gate 1 Travel. Have to say that my recent trip to Thailand was the best yet, and recommend it to be high on everyones "Must See" trips. Every side trip was excellent (including in this trip was a must....Phuket!) Hotels, food, our lovely guide Steven Ukkrit, all fabulous. Thanks again Gate 1,and can't wait for my next trip to Ecuador in Jan. Sincerely, Jacqueline Grimes

Jackie D

I just completed a 17 day Gate 1 tour to Bangkok, Cambodia and Vietnam. It was much more than I expected, although I had taken Gate 1 tours to Costa Rica and China previously. The accommodations and food were excellent but what excelled even more were the tour guides. They conveyed their knowledge of the regions to the participants in a clear and interesting way that enhanced the value of the trip. I have returned with a clearer understanding of the cultures of the regions and with many positive memories and photos to share with family and friends. From the initial contact to book the trip through to the end, Gate 1 delivered a superb package, and I highly recommend Gate 1 Travel to others!

Kevin Knowles

My trip to Italy was Fantastico! The tour guide, accommodations, food, and little extras made for a memorable experience. From beginning to end, I never had to worry about anything but enjoying myself and learning about the culture, history, and people of this great country. I would use Gate 1 again to travel and would encourage participating in the optional excursions as they are worth considering unless you need a bit of down time. The Tuscan lunch and winery, Venice, Florence, the Coliseum, Assisi, and the beautiful island of Capri-each were beautiful and unique. Until my next trip-Arrivederci!

D. Katey

We just returned from our 9th trip with Gate 1 Travel and LOVED it. We toured Bulgaria, Serbia and Romania with our guide, Radu. We saw lots of castles, including Dracula's. Loved Transylvania and learned about the history, customs and culture and the people. We will continues our travels with Gate 1 and recommend them to all. Our hotels were the best, as always, and the options were worth the money. THANK YOU GATE 1 TRAVEL, we haven't had a bad trip over the past 8 years. Bill and Sherry Chisholm We continue to enjoy our trips with Gate 1 Travel and recommend them to all our friends. We enjoyed our 10th Gate 1 trip in January to Isreal/Jordan. It was fabulous as always, lots of history, culture and great scenery. We even got up to the Golan Heights and Petra was amazing. We will be heading out to China and Tibet next, also with Gate 1. Thank you again, Gate 1 Travel for such wonderful trips and guides. Bill and Sherry Chisholm

Carol Nicholas

Back from the 13 Day Kaleidoscope of Central Europe, which was the second Gate 1 tour I've taken along with my son. We couldn't have been more pleased with the tour which delivered all that was promised and then some. Hotels were top rate with fabulous breakfast buffets, centrally located and within walking distance of shopping and tourist attractions. Our tour manager, Michael, was excellent, giving us so much useful and interesting information as we drove on the tour bus to the next location. He was always available for questions and problem solving, making sure everyone on the tour knew where we were when off the bus, where and when to meet when we had some free time at stops. My son and I felt very safe and looked after. We were told how best to handle spending money in various countries that didn't use the Euro, where was the best place to exchange currency, how to say the basics things in the language of each country as we approached it. The tour bus was large, roomy and comfortable with sparking clean windows inside and out. My son and I are already planning our next Gate 1 trip - but we have so many great ones to consider, it's going to be hard to decide.

eldon lindsey

My husband and I have used Gate 1 Travel for two recent trips and loved it! We bought their packages through Groupon. We were a little hesitant at first to try the Groupon Getawats at first, but after a recommendation from friends we decided to try it. The first trip was a road trip through Ireland staying in old castles. Amazing! We loved that they did all the planning for us and emailed us an itinerary. We literally just showed up, no planning necessary. It was great! The second trip was for a trip to Bangkok. Again, Gate 1 was great to work with and even helped us change our trip dates (although we did have to pay a fee, but I felt it was understandable.) The only thing I wish we would have included in our itinerary for Thailand was more cities than just the 1 stay in Bangkok. But, that's more of an issue with us deciding our travel preferences than anything Gate 1 did wrong. Overall, I highly recommend using them and will definitely travel with them again!

Margaret Mew

We went on a Gate 1 tour of Italy and it was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide met us at the airport and took wonderful care of us for the entire trip. The itinerary provided us with all the top points of interest, including a visit to a wonderful winery, several authentic meals, and lots of interesting information. I feel we received a value much more than the price of the trip. Thank you Gate 1.

AJ Y

My wife and I recently returned from a Gate1 Japan Here and Now trip their small group, more expensive tour promising "discovery". The Tour Guide was lazy and inept,failing to share or explain history, culture or the sites we were visiting. Could have done better on my own with a guide book We learned nothing from our trip except what we Googled on our own..Complaining to Gate 1 after returning with several emails back and forth resulted in a final offer from them of $200 per person off my next booked trip. My trip cost over $10,000 and left us heartbroken Poor customer satisfaction response and will never book another trip with them. As a Travel Agent with Global Travel International I will be sharing this with over 20,000 Agents advising them not to book with Gate1. .

Dianna Griffin

Journeyed to China for a 15 day tour with Gate 1. Had a fabulous time. Our tour manager met us at the airport, traveled throughout China with us, and waved good bye as we left for home. He handled hotel check ins, airport check ins, luggage handling. He was there to help us with language barriers, and explained everything to us. He handled peoples special problems (food allergies, or forgot something on the tour bus). The tour we signed up for included Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, a Yangtzee River Cruise and Shanghai. Our buses were comfortable, our hotels were fine, the cruise accomodations were very nice. Many of our fellow travelers had been on Gate 1 multiple times before, and I can assure you that we will be back also. Great value for the money! Great trip!

Ed Roff

If you guys are planning to go to Europe on a short tour, consider Gate 1 Travel as your # 1 option. Gate 1 Travel is one of the best travel agencies i have used. Great Hotel Accommodations, great customer service and excellent prices. I will definetely contact them for my next vacation trip. Once again, thank you Gate 1 Travel for your excellent services.

Pat Lujan

Exceptional Experience with Gate1..!! Just got back last week from the classic India /Nepal tour. Gate1 went above and beyond to organize from A to Z. At the very beginning of the tour I was a bit skeptical as I was traveling Air France and them being on strike but Gate1 backed up my reservation with KLM and also kept me informed about the situation throughout. Everything went so smooth from my departure in US to the very warm welcome by the tour mgr followed by the ride from airport to hotel at midnight.... & this was just the beginning.. Tour mgr Mr. Anirudh Singh was excellent and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of India and always went above and beyond to help and make us feel very comfortable. I think in my experience more than sight seeing, the tour mgr and the organize pkg makes a difference in itself. Just because of that very friendly and homely experience I would definitely visit India again. Beautiful outstanding historical palaces and monuments from Delhi's Qutub minar to Agra's Taj to the elephant rides of Jaipur's pink city to the Venice of East 'The Udaipur' and last but not the least the Pagodas and Himalayas of Nepal there is so much to brag about.. All the hotels and accommodations were very pleasant from the topmost ratings. The choice of food was at large and most of the hotels had a great menu for dining and in room services. Towards the end Mr.Singh made sure I was checked in all the way through the security and clearance safe and sound. His hospitality was very friendly, generous caring and entertaining throughout.. He is a real asset to Gate1. I have truly enjoyed my trip and thank you Gate1 for making it so pleasant and memorable.

David Payton

I just got back from a Gate 1 Travel tour of Central Europe and it was amazing. I went by myself, and I always felt safe and well taken care of by the tour guides and my fellow tour group members. Our hotels were always located in desirable areas that were both walking distance to the center of each city and very near to public transportation. Our trip guide and bus driver were phenomenal throughout the trip, and each of my four local guides were very pleasant and knowledgeable. Everything was very well organized, there were absolutely zero problems throughout the whole trip. Gate 1 does all the work and all you need to do is show up on time. I would definitely do another trip with Gate 1 in the future.

Steven Moses

I had a wonderful experience with Gate 1 Travel on my recent 8 Day Greek Classic trip. Our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about Greece, which added to my appreciation of places we visited. Gate 1 is a truly professional company, from the travel consultant and arranger (Alethea) to the people who are assigned to meet you at the airport, to the bus driver who navigated challenging terrain with ease and care. I have travelled with Gate 1 before (Italy) and knew it was the company I wanted to use for trip. I was not disappointed! I look forward to my next trip, and it will certainly be with Gate 1!

Patty Elgin

We just got back from eight days Ecuador and Amazon Tour with Gate1. It was a wonderful trip. Our tour guide, Javiar was very Knowledgeable and helpful. We also had a great bus driver, Daniel. The sceneries were beautiful. The places we stayed were amazing and the food was delicious. I highly recommend this trip with Gate1 to everyone who enjoys beautiful nature and great food.

Tammeryn Smith

My wife and I travelled to Peru from 23 Nov to 2 Dec 2014 with Gate 1 Travel. We, and 26 other travellers, had signed up for the 10 Day Affordable Peru Miami Special escorted tour. Our trip was fantastic and we consider it to be one of the very best travel experiences that we have ever had. Every aspect of our adventure met or exceeded our expectations. The accomodations, meals, excursions, flights, bus, train and boat rides were first class and provided excellent value for the money. The tour director, Julio Camacho, truly went out of his way to ensure the well-being of all members of the tour. He answered all questions and provided very informative commentaries on the history and culture of all the places that we visited. Since our return, we have been enthousiastically recommending this trip to our friends in the RV park where we spend the winter months. We are definitely looking forward to our next travel adventure with Gate1 Travel.

Peggy Otto

We have just returned from a ten-day tour of Vietnam with Gate 1 Travel, staying in lovely hotels with spas and buffet breakfasts, and having the best tour guide we have ever had on any trip, anywhere. A guide can make or break a trip, so this is no small bonus. We found the countryside beautiful (Saigon, as it is still called by 90% of its people rather than Ho Chi Minh City), has deservedly been called "The Paris of the East"), and the Vietnamese people warm and welcoming, especially their delightful children who waved and smiled at us from their buses and the street. All the optional tours (far more reasonably priced than ocean-cruise excursions), were all worthwhile, including a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, and two one-day cruises on the Perfume River and Halong Bay. We have used other tour companies, and while we have not been dissatisfied with their service, Gate 1 has very reasonable prices, which usually include air fare, and frequent specials. We are already looking forward to booking our next Gate 1 tour!

Kevin Schaudt

We took the 12 day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi. This was the trip of a lifetime. We enjoyed every single second of it. Our tour guide, Francesco was phenomenal. He made the trip fabulous. We will ONLY travel with Gate 1. They made everything so easy for us, took care of so much so that we could just enjoy!!!

Jaan S

Our trip to Costa Rica with Gate1 was amazing! this was the first time my mother and I traveled with Gate 1 and we are so happy with our trip! we did not have to worry about the bags or how to get to a specific place, which is part of the stress of traveling alone. The hotels were great, some meals were included which really helps when you are traveling in budget. the tour guide was very professional and went above and beyond his job! we have not recommended Gate 1 to the rest of our family and friends.

Michael P

We just returned from a great trip to Ireland that was offered by Gate 1 Travel. We took the castle tour in a rental car and had a wonderful time. Originally it was only going to be my wife and I, but four of our friends were so astounded by the trip package and price, they decided to join us. So we upgraded to a van and had a very memorable trip. This was our third Gate 1 trip that included Ireland, Viet Nam and Eastern Europe. I cannot be more pleased with their arrangements, accomodations, and personnel. We can't wait for our next trip.....to China.

Brian Pita

Very very good. Attention detail excellent. Traveling with Gate 1 is like traveling with a family member, you can relax and trust that you will be well cared for. Opt in or out of the guided tours for as much or as little independent travel as you like.

Bernie Wallerich

Just returned from our very first trip with Gate 1..Affordable Central Europe (8 day). From the moment we signed up Gate 1 was with us every step of the way providing documentation for every need. Michael was absolutely the best tour guide ever. He was not only knowledgeable about the area, but also it's rich history. The Budapest dinner cruise was wonderful...a chance to know our fellow travelers better. The Mozart/Strauss concert was intimate and delightful. (Vienna). And don't miss the climb up the "mini Eiffel" for a 360 degree view of Prague and surroundings (I have to admit, I couldn't make the whole climb but was able to view it on my daughter's video). I can't wait to book another trip with this company.

Kenny Drucker

We enjoyed the trip to Vietnam with Gate 1 very much. My husband had been there 45 years ago under very different circumstances and for a long time had wanted to go back to see what the country looked like now. The changes are amazing and very impressive. We had expected lots of development in Saigon, but Hanoi was the real surprise with new apartment and office buildings, hotels and shopping everywhere. Vietnam is definitely a country on the rise, fascinating and beautiful as well. This was our second trip with Gate 1 and both could not have been better. From leaving home to returning, everything came off just as advertised. Our tour guide, Tran, was excellent, knowledgeable, good-natured, patient and conscientious. Good food, very good hotels, worthwhile optionals, very good value for money. A fine trip overall, and we will be traveling with Gate 1 again for sure.

S S

Our trip was to Spain and Portugal. The flight with TAP Portugal was surprisingly comfortable in economy class the travel documents without fault. The trip was smartly planned and organized, the hotels well chosen with enough overnight stays in each to recover from the long drives to well selected historic sites. The execution was superbly performed by the tour director Daniel Revero and Victor, the driver. The optional choices could not be missed and besides the fact that these two countries are heavy duty tourist destinations, Daniel made sure that no one got lost, robbed or in any other way inconvenienced. Overall we had a great trip with Gate 1 Travel.

Sophia Santiago

We took the 7 day Peru/Machu Picchu Tour out of Miami. I read reviews on Gate 1 before we booked it and found that people had really good things to say about them. Our guides were incredible! Rene and Abel always had our hotels, transfers, dinners and Air travel all set up for us before we arrived. Our luggage was loaded and unloaded for us at every hotel and airport. All we had to do was show up. The guides were very knowledgeable about the history of the areas we were traveling. I would take another tour with Gate 1 for sure!

Dianne Lovett

As this was our fourth adventure with Gate 1 Travel, we pretty well knew what to expect. And we most certainly were not disappointed. We went on their 15 Day Classic Spain & Portugal (with a one day visit to Morocco) tour. Our guide Phillipe was the best. He took care of every detail, and was available 24/7. There was not one disappointment; i.e., buses were always on time, every tour and all connections were super. He was most pleasant and accommodating. He is surely an asset to Gate 1 Travel. The hotels were all super. We always have Gate 1 Travel arrange our air travel as well, and it is always more than fine. Overall, another GREAT experience with Gate 1 Travel.

Spencer Snyderman

I took an independent tour of Italy through Gate 1. Although a family member had used them directly and was pleased I had not idea how this would go. They organized my flight, my rooms and the train trips inbetween the cities. Everything was flawless! I dont require allot from hotel rooms because I dont spend a great deal of time in them. All my hotels were extremely clean and nicely decorated. The rooms were small but that is to be expected in an ancient city. The staff of each hotel was fabulous. Prior to my leaving Gate 1 had contacted me that the original hotel they'd booked me in did not meet their standards so they upgraded me. Wow! It was also fun to find others that had booked the same independent tour so although I wasnt locked into any real timeline or guides I found people to do things with. I will definitely look to Gate 1 travel for my future trips.

Dru Ramdeane

I just went to Morocco for 13 days with Gate 1 and it was a wonderful trip. We had an excellent guide in Hamdan. Morocco is surprisingly safe and clean and modern. I traveled as a single woman and never felt threatened at all. The food in Morocco is healthy and good, but also surprisingly not spicy. Gate 1 put us in great hotels and our bus driver was truly an expert. This was my 5th trip with Gate 1 and there will be many, many more.

mary hui

The 8 day Classic National Parks Tour, including Mt. Rushmore, Yellowstone Natl. Park, the Grand Tetons + Jackson Hole tour was outstanding. This is the way to travel. The tour guide and bus driver extended themselves far beyond all requirements. Our fellow travelers were congenial and our various stops, for photoshouts and bathroom visits were timed as an another extra. The visit to Custer's Last Stand was more that anticipated with Park Ranger talk full of information, not included in the history books. Without reservation I recommend this tour for all ages and interests.

Tanweer Daudi

My husband and I have taken several Gate 1 Tours, one to China and most recently to Peru. Both tours were wonderful! We had a great time and the tours were educational, fun and flawless. They make travel easy and offer great experiences. Frank was our guide in China and Teddy was are guide in Peru. Both gentlemen were highly educated, intellegent and very concerned that we were haveing a good time and were comfortable. I will be traveling with Gate 1 again and highly recomend them!

margierunner

We , a group of 9 family and friends booked a vacation to Turkey through Gate 1 Travel in Sept. 2014. Our travel agent Joanne Flayed is very helpful and helped us book this trip in a very professional way and answered all our questions during the booking period and even after we came back. Our flight bookings had no problem. When we landed in Turkey we were received at the Airport by a very humble tour guide and were taken to the hotel without any loss of time. All their hotels were centrally located and 4 to 5 star . Our tour guide was very helpful and she was with us and was always on time and was very knowledgeable about the sites she showed us. All travelers in the group were very happy. The bus that stayed with us for 12 days was a very neat and clean bus with a very humble driver and a conductor. This was our second trip with Gate 1 and we are planning another trip through them.

Pamela Curry

OMG LOVED IT!!! My husband and I chose the 8-day Paris & Rome vacation package for our honeymoon. It was an incredible experience! First of all, the price was right (and we sounded so romantic to be in Paris for Valentine's Day). I ran into some passport issues (my fault), but Gate 1 was right on it, and adjusted the trip so that we were on the plane the very next day-and it didn't cost us an arm and a leg to do so. The hotels were very convenient locations next to the hop-on hop-off bus tours we had booked in advance to maximize our stay, and getting around town was easy.The hotels are indigenous to the location, and although they were compact, they were clean and efficient. Being in the local areas, as opposed to a big "brand" hotel, provided more of a local feel to the trip. There were several couples from the states that had the same idea as us; we met 3 couples from Baltimore and a couple from Las Vegas that all booked w/Gate 1. We are planning our next trip (it is going to be an annual thing), and once we decide our location, you better believe we will be booking with Gate 1

Audrey Badaczewski

This was our 18th tour with Gate 1 and our 6th Discovery Tour. We already have 5 more Gate 1 Tours boked, including 2 more Discovery Tours. The Morrocan Allure Discovery Tour was great! It is hard to believe that you could find a better tour director than Larbi. It was great to stay in the Riads inside the Old Medinas. Also the camel ride through the desert sand dunes and staying overnite in a desert tent was a thrilling experience. It was our second trip to Morocco and was far superior to our first experience with another tour group. There were many people in our group who had not traveled with Gate 1 previously and did not believe our praise of Gate 1 at the beginning of the tour. However at the farwell dinner they toasted Gate 1 and our tour director Larbi. Way to go Gate 1 and Discovery.

Brenda Blondon

I just did the 8 Day Classic Colombia (Miami Special) trip and I have to say it was perfect! Everything from the itinerary, hotels, excursion and especially the guide were excellent! I have been on about a dozen Gate1 tours and independent trips and they are all fantastic but this trip was especially memorable. I doubt that there could have been a choice for a hotel in Bogota (Royal Park Metrotel). It was in the north in the business district an extremely nice area, quite safe and convenient to restaurants, bars and entertainment by foot or taxi. The service at the hotel was more along the lines of a 5 star hotel. But I just fell in love with the hotel in Armenia, Hotel Mirador las Palmas. I stood in awe as I opened my door to my room and looked strait ahead at the sliding glass doors that over-looked the pool and a spectacular view of the valley! I could have stayed here for weeks! Again the staff and service was superb. And our hotel in Cartagena, Hotel Caribe was fantastic. However, I would have to say that our tour guide was probably one of the finest and friendliest guides I have ever had on any trip whether with Gate1 or other companies I have used. The only negative was on the trip was an unexpected weather delay at the airport in Armenia; otherwise this was one of my most memorable trips. I am looking forward to my next Gate1 trip!

Chan Sun

I would highly recommend Gate 1. I am an experienced traveler. I have never done a guided tour before. I was a little nervous that I would feel trapped. On the contrary, this was one of the best trips I have ever taken. The rooms are so nice and the guides are so knowledgable, I cannot figure out how Gate 1 makes any money. They were able to find charming restaurants with local food and culture. We did the "Affordable Croatia" tour. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in Croatia. Thanks again Gate 1 and Maja (our guide) for a wonderful vacation!

Alena Sullivan

Our recent trip to Thailand more than met our expectations. The hotels were nice and the Gate 1 buses are fabulous! Udom Phaukmongsri was an awesome guide and deserves all the credit for making our trip as great as it was. He is a fabulous guide and a valuable asset to Gate 1. Because of him we hope to further our travels in S.E. Asia via Gate 1 with Udom as our guide!

Melanie W

It's hard to beat the price of a Gate 1 Travel experience - impossible to match the combination of quality and price! We just finished our second Gate 1 tour, once again, we were more than impressed with the trip. From the time we booked, Ana was ahead of the game with getting us the best rates and routing. The accommodations were outstanding. Our guide, Sergio, was impressive with his historical and cultural knowledge, people skills, and tales of growing up in Guatemala. And best of all, Gate 1 allows plenty of free time for travelers to explore on their own if they choose. I've already signed up for my third Gate 1

Denis Maftei

13 Day Essential Turkey, April 2014 A group of eight friends from Australia and US joined Gate1 tour for the first time to Turkey and Greece. We didn't know what to expect. Good job Gate1, it exceeded our expectations in every way. The hotels, the itinerary, the optional tours were all well planned and meaningful. The tour director, Faruk Ayaz was outstanding, well spoken, well organized. Everything ran so smooth, and pleasant throughout the trip. He was like a walking encyclopedia of Turkish history, politic & culture. His Turkish jokes were well delivered. He made our trip really memorable. Our driver, Ekram also was the best, very pleasant, courteous, and amazing in his driving skill. The hotels were good and ideally located to all the tourist places within a walking distance. All in all, we were very happy and pleased with our Gate1 experience and look forward to the next destination with Gate1 soon.

Calvin Wong

This is the second times for us to join Gate 1 Travel to Israel and Jordan 14 days in September 3,2014 This trip was wonderful with the great experience to learn about Israel 's history. Thanks for Ophir, our tour guide, his knowledge of history and religion was amazing to us, we were appreciated , we enjoyed Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Masada and Dead Sea, The Golan Heights. The hotel was good, clean , not far from The Old City, we were able to walk and enjoyed surrounding. The itinerary was perfect planned well. Thanks for Gate 1 Travel. Trip for Jordan was great, thanks to Harzim, our tour guide, he was great in knowledge about Jordan ' s history and others, kind, patient also funny,our tour began at Um Qais, Ajloun , we were able to tour 12 century Saracan castle, the view of the Sea of Galilee and Golan Heights was great. The most astonishing was Petra, wonderful place to visit , truly magnificent, we also enjoyed the Dead Sea. Thanks for Gate 1 for the hotel " Marriott" , the food was good , the room was luxury, had excess to the beach . This trip is highly recommend. We will travel with Gate 1 Travel again in near future

Barbara Maligas

Just returned (10/30) from the 12 day Classic South Africa tour and I loved it! This was my first trip with Gate 1 and it exceeded my expectations. The booking process was professionally handled by Katie C. and all questions were answered promptly. Our tour leader, Shaun Bartnick was funny, professional, kind and overall exceptional. His wealth of knowledge about South Africa's history and culture was amazing. The local guides were also great. I especially enjoyed a trip we made to an orphanage, made possible through the Gate 1 Foundation. - I was very pleased to learn that Gate 1 encourages travelers to "discover, learn and give a little in return". Kudos to Gate 1 for recognizing that helping the indigenous people is an important aspect of travel. This was my first vacation with Gate 1 but I am sure it will not be my last.

Lou Berryman

Approx. a week ago, we got back from Thailand-Cambodia-Dubai Tour. We were group of 12 people. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. She took her time to explain the subject efficiently and effectively. To our knowledge there was no dissatisfaction among other tourists This made the tour more enjoyable. The hotel accommodation was very good. The travelling by bus was quite luxurious. Gate 1 Tour's pricing was very reasonable and competitive. So far My husband and I have taken six tours with them and looking forward to travel with them in April of 2015.

Yevgeny Kalinsky

We did the 7 Day Classic Peru tour in February 2015. The guide was VERY knowledgeable, the meals were wonderful, the hotels were much nicer than we would normally stay in. The tours were fantastic! Everything was taken care of for us--we just enjoyed ourselves. This was our second tour with Gate 1 and we would highly recommend Gate 1 Travel.

stephen stewart

We have been on 3 tours with Gate1 (Turkey, Italy, and South Africa) and have loved every one. They are always organized and well-coordinated, make sure you see all the best sites, and always have very knowledgeable and capable tour guides. We will definitely travel with Gate1 again!

Christopher and Eileen O'Brien

Just returned from my 4th Gate 1 trip. This year was Greece. Gate 1 was awesome, and could not have been more helpful. There was no pressure to sign up for any tours and the representatives were terrific pointing out what to see, providing maps and recommendations. We took the hotel upgrade this year and it was so worth it. The hotels and their locations were perfect. I would not hesitate to recommend them and have to many many people. The first trip was to Amsterdam, then 2nd one to Italy and last year was Ireland. This year Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens. They were all wonderful, but Gate 1 outdid themselves on this past one. They were great and can't wait to plan the next one.

Mark Pacanowski

My wife and I just returned from a wonderful trip to Morocco. Our flights, hotel transfers, hotels, tour guide, bus, fellow travelers and weather was great. We love to travel and see new places, try new foods and meet new people. We've booked several vacation trips with Gate 1 Travel and have had a great time each time and will continue to use them for future travel.

Laurie Paliga

This was my third Gate 1 trip, and it exceeded my expectations again! Going to Egypt fulfilled a dream of a lifetime, and Gate 1 handled everything the way I have come to expect. My tour host, Nabil, was such a gentleman and so full of passion and knowledge for sharing the world of ancient Egypt. What a kind, patient, and friendly host he was! The food and accommodations also were excellent. Gate 1 will be my go to travel company of choice for all my future adventures!

Richard Kidwell

10 Day Classic Baltics tour_Gate 1, April 29-May 8/14. As usual, Gate 1 provided a first-class tour at a value price. Hotels were high quality and central in every city, something not offered with other companies. Breakfasts and several lunches/dinners were included and were some of the best we have ever been offered by any tour company. Buses were clean and in excellent condition. Our guides were knowledgeable and lots of fun. The itinerary was as promised and included many historical highlights in each city. The organization and scheduling were good every day. Cons: no complaints whatsoever. This was our fourth tour with Gate 1 and we are totally convinced it is the best value offered in this busy travel industry.

David Lu

We recently took the 10 day affordable trip to China and it was awesome. Our tour guide ShaSha (Ivy) was terrific. She made sure we had a good time and all our needs were meet. We went to Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian. The hotels in Beijing and Xian were amazing. Flights from JFK and in-country were from Air China. Planes were clean and on-time, airline food is a different story but not a big deal. The food at the restaurants was family style and plenty of choices and food to go around. We were worried about the food the most but it wasn’t a problem at all. They even made special accommodations to vegetarians in the group. Great Wall and Terracotta museum was fun. We booked all the excursions, dumpling dinner, acrobat show, and day trip to Suzhou. I can’t really say anything bad about the trip!

Shruthi Shankar

My husband and I recently used Gate 1 to travel to Columbia. We are experienced travelers and we usually travel solo, but the price for this particular trip was too good to pass up. Our experience with Gate 1 was even better than we anticipated. The hotels were excellent, as were the guides. We were delightfully surprised to find that we enjoyed every person on our tour (and there were 30). Our fellow travelers were curious about the world, interesting, patient and had great senses of humor. The trip was great, but it was on the return home that we found out how excellent Gate 1's customer service really was. Our flight home from Bogota was delayed 6 hours, due to mechanical issues. While the airline (LAN) took care of us, giving us hotel rooms and food for the day, Gate 1 took that a step further. A local representative of Gate 1 showed up at the hotel and offered to take anyone interested to the local botanical gardens. Walking in a beautiful garden with Nadia was much better than hanging out in a hotel. In addition, Gate 1 arranged a private shuttle for us to return to the airport. I was impressed. We'll be using Gate1 again.

Ruth S

Had absolutely no trouble with Gate1 what-so-ever. I purchased a voucher for a trip to Milan via living social, which was booked through Gate1. The process was very smooth, hotel was great, and price for airfare and accommodations was AMAZING. The only thing that kept me from giving 5 stars is that the excursions you can book through them are overpriced. This is the case for many companies and if you're the kind of traveler who wants to pay a premium for ease - you can do that. Next time, however, I would plan my own excursions to save money.

Sharon Glickman

Took the Thailand tour earlier this month and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. It was our first time for having a tour group orchestrate our travel itinerary, but now that we have tried Gate 1 Travel will definitely use them again. The hotels and the tour bus were first class, and the tour guide, Ron, was fantastic. Really glad we took the optional tours of the Palace in Bangkok and Hellfire Railroad. All in all, a great experience, professionally managed.

Harish Soni

Our 3rd Tour booked with Gate 1 was Classical Greece for 14 days. Everything was handled extremely well, including bookings, to/from transportation and a variety of additional local tours. Gate 1 is our #1 choice in booking travel worldwide having used them for India and Peru previously with also great experience. Gate 1 takes the worry and stress out of travel and leaves just the enjoying and soaking in the countries we visit and people we meet.

Sunny Chan

My sister and I just returned from an 11-day Scandinavia trip with Gate1 Travel. We had a wonderful experience visiting Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The scenery was breathtaking. The cities were charming. There was a perfect balance between organized tours and free time. Our guide, Marie, was energetic, patient, understanding and kind. She made the trip even more fun. We felt very safe with our bus driver on the hairpin mountain roads as well as in city traffic. The flight to and from Scandinavia on Delta was comfortable. This was our second Gate1 trip; last year we visited China with them. I highly recommend Gate1 for all travel needs.

Lisa Agrimonti

We just completed a 13-day trip to Costa Rica with Gate 1 Travel. It was our 4th trip with Gate 1 (having traveled before with them to Ecuador, Peru and Morocco.) We won't even consider another travel agency. You can't beat Gate 1 Travel for the value, the accommodations, the expertise and professionalism of the tour guides and support personnel and the itineraries. Until we found Gate 1 Travel, we weren't attracted to group travel and preferred to travel independently. Gate 1 Travel changed that. We can't wait until our next trip.

Melissa Dubuque

My husband and I just returned from a trip with Gate 1 to Ecuador - the Kalidescope tour. We have a couple of tour companies we usually use but wanted to give Gate 1 a try because we just couldn't believe that it could be such a value for the $$. Well, they more than met our expectations! Our tour manager, Antony was an angel. He is truly one of the best guides I have had anywhere with any tour company. He went out of his way to make our trip a great experiences. We planned to stay in Quito a few extra days and he even prepare an 'itinerary' for us with tips, things to see, places to eat, how to get places and use the taxi's, etc. As for the tour, I couldn't have asked for more. The hotels were very nice, as was the food. The hotel transfers and the tour transportation was good. There were many meals included in the tour and those were good as well. Also, bottled water was provided on the tour coach as well as in our hotel rooms. I'm not really here to review the country of Ecuador, but I will say, I was extremely surprised by what I found. I guess I expected to see more poverty like in Guatemala and Peru, but no - the cities were all extremely clean, and the people were all welcoming. They always have smiles on their faces! I don't think I saw even on Ecuadorian who looked unhappy in the least. A very pleasant country to visit and I would like to see more, so we plan on taking another of the Gate 1 tours to Ecuador in the future, perhaps to see more of the northern part of the county, and of course the Galapagos. This trip with Gate 1 was every bit as good as trips I've taken with another company, but it was half the price. The value is excellent, and I would certainly recommend this trip to my friends and family. We are planning on doing more trips with Gate 1 in the near future. I heard from travel mates on this trip who have previously traveled with Gate 1 that their trips to Eastern Europe, Turkey, Africa, and Asia were also great, and these are all on my bucket list! Can't wait!!

jim ballard

8 day affordable Spain - The itinerary kept you busy to maximize your time, while also providing enough free time to explore on your own. Daniel, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, friendly, inviting and displayed excellent communication. Meals and hotels were great. If the motor coach had wifi it would be a nice perk :) ... This was our second trip with Gate 1 and we are already planning our 3rd.

Barbara Cogan

Gate1 Travel provides an excellent travel service at a very good price. In November 2013 we travelled to Ecuador with Gate1 where we first experienced a very good trip with great lodging at a good price. In January 2015 we went on a New Orleans trip plus Caribbean cruise to Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Costa Maya with Gate1. We recommend using Gate1 Travel for your next vacation.

Joseph Haley

Just got back from a two week land trip to Thailand with Gate1Travel. I would highly recommend the tour. The tour guide was fantastic, full of information, extremely kind, energetic and funny. The price was right, the hotels were nice, the itinerary was fabulous and the food was very good.

Kalpana Gopala

My husband and I went on the 7 day Peru trip (Miami Special) for our honeymoon. The tour managers, hotel staff, drivers and guides were all so friendly and helpful. When our flight with Avianca was delayed by several hours, our tour manager got us a seat upgrade to business class. The hotels we stayed at were very nice, clean and well situated. The buses were clean and thankfully airconditioned. I honestly don't think there is anything our Gate 1 crew could have done to make this trip better. Thank you, Gate 1, for packing our honeymoon full of great memories :)

Ann Gallagher

My Husband and I just returned from an amazing, adventurous 17 Day Ecuador & Peru trip with Gate 1. This was our second trip with Gate 1 and definitely not our last! The tour was made up of different age groups which made it interesting and kept us "on our toes". The log cabins, haciendas and lodges we stayed at were all excellent. It was a very different experience from staying in the regular hotels. The views of the volcanoes, jungle and rivers from our resorts up in the Andes and Amazon region were breathtaking. Our tour Manger Jose in Ecuador was very knowledgeable and his organizational skills and attention to detail allowed us to have a carefree vacation. He had a delightful sense of humor. He took the time to make us feel special and answered all our questions individually. Truly an amazing guide! We also had a fantastic time visiting interesting and unique places in Peru. Our tour to Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca was the highlight of our trip. The trip was well organized and our Tour Manager was highly knowledgeable and fantastic. We were impressed with his professionalism and forethought. The Hotels were excellent, as were the meals. We were somewhat apprehensive taking a tour at such high elevations (max. was 15,000 feet), but the trip was planned to gradually get us acclimatized to the elevations and we had no problems. We saw much and learned a lot about the history of the country. Thanks Gate 1 for a very nice well planned and insightful vacation!

Carol-Anne Babcock

I took advantage of the great price for the Barcelona-Madrid trip offered by Gate 1 Travel and was very pleased with the experience. More importantly, Harriet (my Gate 1 travel agent) was particularly helpful when I needed to make a major change due to ill health of my original travel companion. Harriet managed the change effortlessly and seamlessly so there was no inconvenience at all on my part. She also provided insightful information on our locations so that we could truly experience the beauty and unique characteristics of each city. It was wonderful being in Spain and Gate 1 helped to make that happen for us. Muchas gracias Gate 1.

Naz G

Gate 1 Travel has the best vacation packages. The tours are exciting, include a range of options, have comfortable accommodations and knowledgeable guides. After comparing what others offer, I keep coming back to the tried and true best!

clyde smoot

My girlfriend and I recently returned from a wonderful trip to Iceland that we booked through Gate 1 Travel. Gate 1 helped us book our flight, hotel and several tours of the country's magical landscapes. They helped us pick out the hotel and tours that were perfect for us and kept us organized with an incredibly detailed itinerary. The tours they booked us on were all fabulous and the tour guides were easy to understand and incredibly friendly. Their expertise even pointed out potential hiccups (such as our room not being ready after our flight landed) by suggesting a number of convenient alternatives that would make sure we got the most out of our vacation. This was our first time booking through Gate 1 and it will certainly not be our last. Thank you!

Lisa Doherty

This is my first time I use Gate 1 Travel for trip to India, a 10-day New Delhi-Jaipur-Agra. Overall the trip was pleasant. Unfortunately, along the trip, the guide keeps spreading misinformation and false accusation toward Islam and Muslims. I believe this is just his personal opinions. But spreading this kind of information to tourists who just want to enjoy the beauty of India is unacceptable. If he want to spread and express his hatred and anger toward Islam and Muslims, this is not the place to do.

Judith Luria

I booked the 9 Day Classic Italy for my grandson and me. From beginning to end, Gate 1 was organized, helpful and it made our whole trip extremely enjoyable and stress-free. We were picked up at the airport and taken to our hotel. This is always great when you are visiting a new country. We stayed at three different hotels - all of them were different but equally great. Our tour guide Michaela was informative, fun and gave us great advice for our free time. She always gave us tips on where we could find the best deals according to our budget. The places she picked for our included dinners were fun and diverse, one had opera singers and two other places were set in wineries. She was like our "mother" the whole time, she put in wake up calls for us, made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be and reminding us about our cell phones, packages, etc. When she send us off to the airport from Venice in a water taxi, she had some waiting for us on at the airport and she called to make sure we had arrived and were waiting at the correct departure area! The local tour guides were wonderful - Francesco in Rome was particularly fun. He was so knowledgeable and funny - even my grandson was paying attention and learning all about the history of Rome. I will certainly recommend Gate 1 to my friends and family; especially when traveling to a new country where one may have a language barrier. My next stop will be Spain and I am planning on traveling with Gate 1 again.

Cathy Ragnetti

India's Golden Triangle tour provided by Gate 1 Travel was everything we thought it would be and so much more. They catered to our every need and even providied two free bottles of water everyday on the tour. The biggest surprise came when Gate 1 gave each couple or traveler a free photo of themselves in front of the Taj Mahal in a beautifully designed, jeweled inlayed, marbel frame. This was our fourth trip with Gate 1and we are already looking to book another with them next year. It is definitely the best value in travel.

Leonard Ing

I just got back from a trip to Spain and cruise that I booked through Gate1. I have to say it was one of the best vacations I've ever had. The hotel in Barcelona was clean and very central, it was easy to get around from there as there is a Metro station right outside. The bus Gate1 arranged to take us from the hotel to the port was on time, the driver was very professional in appearance and demeanor. The cruise itself was so much fun! Also I'm very impressed with the airlines Gate1 booked for our flights. And everything was so much more affordable than if I had tried to cobble it together myself. I will definitely book more travel through Gate1 and I'm telling my friends how great they are.

Joseph Alenghat

I went to Ecuador and the Amazons with Gate 1 Travel in November, 2014, it was a great experience. Traveled in the Andes, see a lot of the native life and then to the Amazon in the southeast of the country, near Tena, Ecuador, to the jungles along the Napo River. Our tour guide Marcelo is very knowledgeable, very pleasant, very helpful, do a lot of extra little things to make our trip enjoyable. All hotels are fantastic, Hilton in Quito, resorts nestled in the Andes, with hot spring, and one by the beautiful lake side( Laguna San Pablo), and one up on a cliff by the Napo River in the Amazon. All meals are very delicious, most meals are covered. With the reasonable price we paid, I don't know how Gate 1 can give us so much at that price. I got more than my money's worth. This is the second time I travel with Gate 1, last time went to Turkey, same great experience with all aspects of the trip. I'll recommend any one to travel with Gate 1 if you have not done so, you will not be disappointed. If you have traveled with Gate 1, keep on doing it! Travel with Gate 1 is truly as their motto: More of the world for less!!

Jean England

My daughter and I have used Gate 1 travel a few times and each time we are so pleased with our experience. Most recently we took the independent tour of the Budapest, Vienna and Prague. This was an incredible trip with no complications. The accommodations that Gate 1 secured for us were top notch. Very beautiful hotels in very convenient locations for all the things we wanted to do and see. I will continue to use Gate 1 for all my future vacation needs. THANKS!!!

Sharon Cook

TEN STARS **********. I just returned from an 11 Day Enchanting Italy tour with Gate 1 Travel (Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento). This trip was our first group travel trip and we selected Gate 1 because of the wonderful reviews from previous travelers. Sometimes you wonder if the trip was "really all that" when you read the reviews....and I can tell you, yes, you can believe the reviews. This trip EXCEEDED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS, and being that this trip was on my "bucket list", I had pretty high expectations. My booking agent (Barbara) was so wonderful and patient, helping us through first time traveler "jitters" and our "one million" questions. The tour manager (Marisa) was an absolute jewel and made this an unforgettable experience ("hello, hello, hello" to you Marisa ---we all love you so much!). The whole Gate1 team (bus drivers and local tour guides) were exceptional. Although group tours might be a logistical nightmare (...like herding cats...), the staff of Gate 1 made the whole experience seamless and easy and fun. And finally, a big thanks to Francesca for making us feel right home when several of us joined your group to head to Sorrento. Bottom line, if you are planning to take a group tour, be sure you use Gate 1! It will be a trip of a lifetime.

jo formoso

My husband and I went to India with Gate 1 Travel in September of this year. The trip was very organized. This is our 2nd trip with Gate 1. The hotels were great. We also loved the food. My favorite place was the Amber Fort. What a view? We loved our guide Aparna. She was funny and very knowledgable. She took care of all the details. She even gave us her personal cell to call 24/7 with any needs. Our bus driver Sumer was the best, to drive in India is not an easy task. People asked me, "Why India?" My answer was,"why not?" We are planning to go again with Gate 1 to Peru next year. Mr. and Mrs. Mansor

NI Co

I recently returned from a 14 day Classic Spain and Portugal tour. It was a wonderful trip. Andres, our trip guide was outstanding. I would travel with him anywhere. His wealth of knowledge was unbelievable. His love for his native Portugal was contagious. And his attention to detail above average. Antonio, our bus driver, was a real "sweetie," very shy but an excellent driver. All the local guides were above average as well. The first half of the trip was pretty rainy and miserable, but we all made the best of the situation and slogged about regardless. All the hotels, with the exception of the last one, were also above average. The provided meals were abundant and tasty. I will have to say that I learned more about the places and people I visited than I have on any other trip I have made. I don't know if this is the norm for Gate 1, or if it was due to the superior guides we had throughout. In any case, Gate1 put together a trip package that I feel gave me full value in cost and beyond value in expectation.

Don Francis

Just got back from a two week land trip to Italy with Gate1Travel. I would highly recommend the tour. The individual guides in each city were fantastic, full of information, extremely kind and energetic. The price was right, the hotels were nice, the itinerary was fabulous.

Cindy E

Gate 1 provided us with an excellent service in our tour to Ecuador. The hotels were 4 and 5 stars, great service, great food. Our guide was very knowledgeable, very attentive to our needs, and his kindness and patience made it a great experience. I would definitely travel with Gate 1 and will recommend it to my friends.

Carol Kaplan

18 Day Classic India with Ranthambore & Nepal - January 6-23, 2015 Having participated in Gate1 Tours before, our expectations were high. We were not disappointed. In fact this tour was exceptional. Our guides were very knowledgeable, organized, able to adapt schedules whenever necessary, and very helpful. All hotels were well located and were a pleasure to return to after a full day of exploring. The tour buses were clean with exceptionally skillful drivers. We cannot say enough about the guides that we encountered on our Tour. Both Aparna (ANNA) in India and Nepal and Sanjay in Nepal made our tour fun, interesting, and enjoyable. We would highly recommend Gate1 and this Tour to everyone.

Lee Chen

I have traveled with Gate 1 Travel some six times now and have found every trip to be of high quality. My most recent trip was to Barcelona, Spain, followed by a ten day cruise in the western seas. The Barcelona tour was excellent with high quality guides, excellent food and hotel.

Jr rector

I just came back from a 10 day kaleidoscope tour of Ecuador. It was amazing. The country is beautiful. The tour covered the coast, mountains, rain forest, cloud forest, jungle, beautiful historic cities and a variety of other experiences including several moderately strenuous hikes. Our tour guide Wilson Tituana was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable, efficient, kind, considerate, humorous, enthusiastic and very proud of his country. He helped us enjoy Ecuador and I am very grateful for this opportunity. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a dynamic experience.

Nataliya Plotkina

My most recent trip to the Canadian Rockies with Gate 1 was wonderful in every way. I have been on several tours with Gate 1 and have always found them to offer excellent value for the money. I would recommend Gate 1 for their range of destinations, customer service, excellent tour guides, and comparatively low cost.

David Thompson

“This is what dreams are made of!” My husband and I and our two best friends recently returned from the fabulous 19 Day Eastern European Trip (7 Day Danube River Cruise with additional stops in Warsaw, Krakow, Budapest, Prague, Dresden & Berlin) with Gate 1 Travel. It’s hard to sum up in a few words what was one of our greatest trips ever. But I must start with our Gate 1 Travel tour itself! From the first day we booked our trip until the last day we said goodbye to our Tour Director, we felt that all of our needs were met by their professional and caring staff. Their travel agents were always patient with us for all of our booking needs and questions. During the tour, our Tour Director, Adrienne Kiss, was likewise patient with every one of our questions, comments and photo stops. In addition, she was professional, informative, enthusiastic, caring and devoted from the first day of our trip to the last day. Saying goodbye to her was like saying good bye to an old friend. This tour was a combination land tour and Danube River Cruise so we had the best of both travel worlds. It was a whirlwind tour with only 1 - 2 day stops in each city. Between the informed overview we received from our Tour Director and the in-depth tour we received from our Local Guides, we got just enough flavor of each city to feel that we saw each destination in a very thorough manner. The itinerary was fast paced but balanced with free time so that we did not feel rushed or that we had missed something. Our hotels were all top notch, comfortable and conveniently located within their respective cities. It was an added bonus that we and our fellow travelers had like-minded travel interests and we formed some lasting friendships. Finally, we had put off going on a European vacation for years because we believed it astronomically expensive. With Gate 1 we were able to make our European travel dream come true. It was an exceptional trip with exceptional value. We are looking forward to our next Gate 1 vacation.

Max Grant

Ecuador was completely amazing, nearly perfection! I loved every second of it. This was my first time travel out of country alone (if you consider in a tour group "alone") so I had a few worries beforehand, but they were all laid to rest from Miami airport onward. All the reservations and activities went smoothly, and our tour guide, Juan Carlos, was awesome. He was pretty much the tour papa - besides giving us a ridiculous amount of information on history and politics and geology and plant/animal species and art (seriously, this guy knows everything), he also was really enthusiastic about just making sure everyone was cool and wasn't having any problems and tossing out tidbits of fatherly advice in some situations. Our driver, Israel, was a great guy too, always smiling and moving that huge tour bus down tiny, crowded colonial streets and up insanely steep hills like a pro. The hotels were beautiful, and the staff at each one was happy and friendly and helpful. Hacienda Manteles was particularly great with spot on service, a homey feel, a wonderful view of the volcano, and delicious food. The diversity of activities made the trip a lot of fun and kept any day from feeling repetitive. There were always new things to see and do and learn, and I think a good balance between scheduled activities and optional activities for leisure time. And of course, Ecuador itself was absolutely breathtaking. The only downside was that we were only there for a week! Thank you for an amazing tour! I will definitely be using Gate 1 for my next trip!

Wendy Roppa

We just returned from a trip to Denali and the Alaskan Inside Passage that was arranged by Gate 1 Travel. We were favorably impressed by the arrangements that Gate 1 made for us. All of the hotels and lodges we stayed in were excellent and the itinerary and excursions were well planned. The tour guides were outstanding. When we faintly arrived in Vancouver, we had a minor problem with transportation from the harbor to the airport, but Gate 1 Travel was ready to step in and solve the problem. We were so pleased with Gate 1 Travel that we are planning another tour through Gate 1 for the fall.

Ashvin Gajjar

My wife and I took our first organized tour with Gate 1 to Costa Rica this month. The trip exceeded our expectations. The guide was knowledgeable, personable, friendly and helpful. The accommodations provided great views of the volcano, Monteverde and the channels in Tortuguero. We saw and experienced much more of the country using Gate 1 than we would have on our own. We're looking to plan another trip in 2015 and are scouring the Gate 1 options.

Phyllis Goodman

One of the best trips my husband and I have taken. This is our third time using Gate1 and each experience has been excellent. Although on a tour you feel like you are herded like cattle, get up at this time, leave at this time, but to be honest it is the most efficient way to travel if you want to see a country. Last year we took a trip and didn’t use a tour company – bad idea. The trip we took this year made up for our lack of adventure last year. The trip to Italy was adventures, knowledgeable, and towards the end relaxing. There was just so much to see and do. It really wasn’t a trip for someone who wants to sit by the beach and relax, but if you want to see Italy, this is for you. The last two days, was near the sea, and that was probably the most relaxing. The local guides were awesome and our tour leader was divine! We made friendship from our trip and established Facebook contact with many of them. Some of the local hotels were not great but our tour leader helped resolve any problems – that is another plus about using this company. Also, when we went exploring on our own, our tour leader was able to give us guidance of where to look for things. I highly recommend using Gate1.

Jagdish Patil

We went on the 9 Day Peru Inco Special through Gate1 Travel and had a great time. We have traveled with Gate1 before and were once again pleased with the service, hotels, meals, and of course the guides. Our guide, Marcial, was knowledgeable of the areas we traveled, very personable, and made sure the entire group was looked after. The tours were fantastic and Peru is a wonderful country. Words cannot express the beauty of Machu Picchu and the Uros Islands. Once again, Gate1 Traveled provided a great tour at a great price.

Diana Ziemniak

Our third trip with Gate 1 met all our expectations. We enjoyed the 13 Day Kaleidoscope Guatemala and Honduras trip. Our guide, Estuardo, was very knowledgeable and personable. He always strove to meet all our needs. As always, our hotels were excellent. The tours of the Mayan ruins were amazing. In sites we visited, we were allowed ample time to explore on our own. We have always found Gate 1 Travel to be a good value and would highly recommend them.

Michael Humberstone

My wife and I took a 12 day trip to Thailand through Gate 1 Travel last November and it was FANTASTIC! Our tour guide spoke English and Thai, and she took us through 5 different cities in Thailand. We were able to visit with the local people and see many of the best temples all around. The trip was so enjoyable because everything was planned out, and we were able to select the optional day trips we wanted to take part in. We highly recommend Gate 1 Travel and we would book with them again.

Peter Hlousek

Generally happy with the tour experience, but Gate 1 fails dismally in fulfilling their promise to assist you in resolving problems with their vendors (those places your bus stops and you are forced to spend time in unless you sit on the bus). I think if you can't make good on your promise, you shouldn't make it. It's misrepresentation. See my review on Kalakriti in Agra, India for the whole story.

Scott Stoker

My wife and I had a wonderful vacation visiting Bangkok, Cambodia and Vietnam(17 days). That was our fourth experience traveling with Gate 1 and everything was above our expectation. Starting with very easy booking process online, choice of hotels and its locations and trip itinerary . Gate 1 takes you places of the beaten track- got a ride on an ox-cart and visited floating fishing villages. A large part of the great experience for the tour can be attributed to very knowledgeable, professional tour guide in Cambodia and Vietnam. We got excellent value for our money spent , I am going to plan my future trips with Gate 1 and recommend it to my friends and family.

La Vaughn Poston

Our group of four just returned from the Gate1 Dubai and Jordan trip. I can't say enough about the experience....It was absolutely fabulous from the buffet breakfasts to the hotels and from the tour guides to the tours themselves. Emirates Airlines with their impeccable service was a great way to get to Dubai. This was my 6th Gate1 trip and they really outdid themselves on this one. I highly recommend Gate 1 to anyone who is looking for a comprehensive and reasonably priced tour.

J VG

My husband I were able to travel with Gate 1 tour group to Italy. It was a once in a life time experience and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited along with the life style of the people. We met new friends which was an added bonus as well. Preparation for the trip was made much easier by the agents who helped reserve our tour. We would recommend Gate 1 to others who are planning a trip.

Carl Champion

I just returned from a 9-day tour of Holland, Brugge, Paris and London. The trip was excellent. We flew British Airways and had wonderful flights. We were able to travel from Phoenix directly to London. Very easy flight. Our tour guide, Arjian, was great. He gave us a great deal of information, was always open to questions and was very eager to learn and understand American sayings. He definitely kept us moving! Our hotels were good and the meals provided were well planned. Our plane arrived late in Amsterdam and Arjian was able to have a fresh and hot meal for us upon arrival at the hotel. Our drivers were EXCELLENT! The itinerary covered many sights and I felt very much a part of the countries. My favorite location was Brugge Belgium. I have roots from this country and area. Walking the streets (cobble stone) I felt a true connection. This was my first trip to Europe and it will be a fond memory. Thank you Gate 1 for providing such excellent experiences!

Jeff McNaughton

First Time Customer. I've never used a travel company in the past, I've always booked my own flights, hotels, cars, sight-seeing, etc. This was my first time in Asia and I felt a little uncertain since I don't speak the language, so I decided to go with a Gate 1 planned tour to Thailand. Thanks largely to our tour director, Vit, I had a wonderful experience! I'm not sure how much Vit makes working for Gate 1, but I assure you it is not enough. That guy is on point and he turned a special trip into an extraordinary one! Vit, wherever you are you, THANK YOU and I wish you good luck! As for Gate 1, I will be booking another trip in the near future.

Nancy Smith

Just returned from Gate 1's 10-Day Germany, Switzerland and Austria tour and it was simply amazing! Our Tour Manager, Noel, was so knowledgeable about every city we visited, and he made sure we got a real flavor for each one. He was such fun and kept our group thoroughly engaged the entire time. Noel was truly outstanding! Our bus driver, Paul, was so skilled and friendly! He did a great job getting us from city to city safely and on time! Now, about the tour!! It was planned to a tee! Each hotel was carefully selected and was first rate with friendly staff. We saw so many cities, each with their own unique personalities. And the Beauty! These countries and the cities we visited are absolutely beautiful, and the people we encountered were wonderful. We were very sorry to see our trip end! I can't say enough good things about Gate 1. This was our fourth tour with Gate 1 and we have never been disappointed. We took two wonderful guided tours of Italy and the Amalfi Coast (our tour manager Flavia was superb!!), and we also took the Greece independent tour to Athens, Mykonos and Santorini (Fabulous!). Gate 1 takes excellent care of it's clients from the first phone call to a follow up email afterward checking to be sure you enjoyed your trip. On two of our tours, we had major flight delays (not Gate 1's fault), but a quick call to them was all it took to be sure our transfers were waiting for us when we arrived. The extra service and care Gate 1 takes to be sure their clients are happy vacationers makes them first rate, and a company that we will use again and again. We're already looking at our next trip! Thanks Gate 1!!

Lesley Greer

We just returned from Buenos Aires, Argentina with Gate 1. We had an amazing experience, the hotel was centrally located which helped us get around the city easily and quickly. Our tour and tour guide was great. I am ready to return!!!! It was so much fun, one of the very best vacations we have ever had. I strongly recommend it.

Bonnie Kalter

I just came back from an independent trip to Paris & London booked with Gate 1 Travel and I have to say that as a travel agency, Gate 1 exceeded my expectations. First, just knowing that I have the flexibility to book my vacation and pay for it as I can is one of the best features of Gate 1 Travel. Add to that the fact that besides the air travel, I get to choose various hotel options, include tours, transportation shuttle and travel insurance as well. Last year I used Gate 1 for an escorted tour to Italy and was very happy with the results. This year, I decided to book with them again but as an independent traveler. I was a bit worried since Gate 1 would only book my trip. I thought maybe they would not give me the personal attention as with an escorted tour but I was wrong. The airline reservations and the hotel accommodations, as well as, the shuttles to and from the hotel and airport, were all handled very well. Just when I thought that Gate 1 was done with us they surprised us again. We had a connecting flight to London from Paris through Air France. In the midst of the Air France strike, Gate 1 made sure to accommodate us in another flight with no problems on our behalf. Gate 1 made sure that I was aware of the change by voice mail, email and hotel voice message as well. I did not even notice that there was a strike but Gate 1 Travel made sure that our trip was a wonderful one. I am definitely going to continue to book my trips through Gate 1 Travel.

Joy Calhoun

Traveled with Gate 1 to Santorini, Mykonos & Athens, Greece May 2014. Upgraded our hotels and transfers and was very pleased with the Hotels. We chose to tour ourselves, but enjoyed meeting the Gate 1 representatives at every stop. The eager representatives were full of helpful information. This is my 3rd trip with Gate 1 & would be happy to travel with them again.

Pamela Quayle

Last week we returned from the most amazing travel with Gate 1 . 12days Portugal and Spain including Gibraltar and Tangiers. That is 4 countries and 2 continents. Very nice group of travel buddies. The best guide ever was Roberto. I want to go anywhere with him. He was very informed and had awesome fun suggestions. We saw much and even much more…..…… and all was interesting , hotels were good and food was yummy The only bad part is that I am not still traveling……

Frank Liaw

13-Day Affordable Turkey Tour -- November 2014 I cannot say enough great things about Gate 1 Travel! This is my second trip with Gate 1 (last year was the 12-Day Essential South Africa Tour, which was also amazing!). Our tour guide, Senol, was both very knowledgeable and accommodating to all 40 people on our tour. Turkey is an amazing country with so much history and wonderful food throughout the country! It was a great trip and we are so looking forward to planning our next year's trip!

David Chung

We just got back from a trip to Peru for a long weekend (fly out Thursday, return Tuesday) that included one night in the Sacred Valley, a day at Machu Picchu, and two days in Cusco. The trip was well organized, ran very smoothly, and seemed like an incredible deal for the price that we paid. All of the many tickets required (bus, train, plane) were arranged in advance and what would have been a rather challenging trek from home to Machu Picchu was remarkably straightforward, with an excellent guide and support staff. We also had the option of taking other tours in Cusco, some of which we did take, and others we declined, favoring our own independent exploration with our good friends who met us in Miami so we could vacation together. The flexibility on these tours was great and allowed us to decide the day before. Our tour guide, Henry, was exceptional, and as a native of both Urubamba and Cusco he was a wealth of knowledge and insight that added greatly to our trip. We would definitely consider Gate 1 for another trip. Well done, Gate 1!

Irma O'Connor

Went on the Gate1 10 day Greek Island trip. Was semi-independent but with all travel/shuttle/boat and hotel arrangements taken care of, and other options offered. Hotels in Santorini and Mykonos were excellent, well located, good services and staff, and around the corner from a bus stop to the nearby towns. Short stay in Athens was smart planning. All arrangements were well made and company representatives dependable. Tour was relaxing and interesting and great vacation.

Al Bolty

I fully enjoyed my trip to Europe. My family did the Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels and London Tour. Gate 1 Travel provided excellent accomodations. Everything was very organized and our tour guide , Robert was awesome! This was the best vacation I have ever had. My only regret is that I wish we would have stayed longer! I will definately book with Gate 1 Travel in the future. A+++++

Lynn Leung

My daughters and I recently traveled to Greece, including the Classical Greece tour, with Gate 1. The hotels and food were amazing! Our tour guide, Eugenia, was lively and incredibly knowledgeable about the geography, history, architecture, and art all over the country. We enjoyed little "extras" like wine and olive oil tasting, explanations of Byzantine iconic art, and Greek music and dancing. It was so nice to have all the major details worked out by someone else. My daughters and I could focus on where we wanted to shop and what restaurants we wanted to try. We had so much fun that we can't wait to go back!

Laura Canning

We recently went on the Gate 1 Kaleidoscope tour of Ecuador. It was a fantastic way to experience the country for the first time. We had a wonderful guide, Wilson, and great hotels. We also had a terrific group of fellow travelers. I was surprised that, in a few short days, total strangers became friends. This was our first trip to Central America, but definitely not our last. We enjoyed the beauty of the flowers, the rain forest, and the countryside. Everyone we met was kind and gracious. We already miss the phenomenal ceviche, trout, and plantains! We don't usually travel with bus tours. But this trip may have changed our minds. It was relaxing to turn the driving over to a professional (who navigated mountain roads with amazing skill!) We'll see you again soon, Gate 1!

Alona S

Just back from the 12 Day Istanbul , Turkey Tour which included a 6 day Cruise through the Greek Is of Santorini, Crete, Mykono's, Rhodes, Symi, Chios and then a stop in Athens for 2 days. The interesting, rich and varied history of each of these places was AMAZING !!! There was ample time to explore on your own since the hotels were conveniently located downtown in Nice areas easily reaching the historic attractions. The local guides were well informed and easily understood without rushing . This was my 6 th Trip with Gate 1 and have been very satisfied every time.....Can't wait to be back again....

Larry Salvati

After having an excellent experience setting up the trip 11 months prior, we followed up with a terrific 14 Day trip to Italy!!! Every logistic was met on time, and in a way that exceeded all of our expectations. Our Tour Guide was OUTSTANDING!!! - Knowledgeable, Professional, Fully in Control and Very Personable - we truly respected and loved her!!! Our accommodations were complete, comfortable, strategically located and all of the staffs were attentive to our Gate 1 Group. Our Tour Guides were Fantastic - Knowledgeable, yet Personable and Funny too - kept us interested for each tour and actually made it Fun listening to an incredible amount of detail. The food and drink at each provided meal were delicious and unending - yet with all the exercise (walking), we still lost 3 lbs (via pedometer we calculated that we walked 10 miles alone, during our 1st Day (6 hr) Tour of Rome). The special Events - Tuscan Dinner, Opera Dinner, Winery Luncheon - were well done, and Laugh-Out-Loud Fun. The combination of our Tour Guide and our Bus Driver, were even able to make the "Road Trips" comfortable, easy, interesting and Fun. What more can I say - being the 1st time on a tour and 1st time out of the Country, Gate 1 made it sooooo easy and soooo much Fun yet so complete!!

Liz Stuart

The 10 day China trip with Gate 1 Travel was awesome! The hotels were good, esp. the one in Shanghai (Bund Riverside) due to its central location, the tour guides were very helpful. We had a great time, even for some of us that have visited China many times. We specifically liked the open schedule where you could book your own tours, allowing us much flexibility. This was our second time using Gate 1 Travel and would love to come back again.

Bob Chavez

My girlfriend and I just returned from our 8 Day Essential South Africa tour, and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Our tour guide John was very friendly, and a wealth of information on every subject imaginable. I strongly feel that the accommodations and services provided by Gate 1 are directly responsible for making our trip incredible. This was our first gate 1 trip, and it most certainly won't be our last.

Randi Sirota-Camhi

This was our first guided tour experience (10 days affordable Peru) and it was fabulous. Key points : 1) LOCAL guides, meaning they lived in the area they were telling you about, most of them from birth ! 2) Small groups (around 20 for us) 3) Flexible itineraries....... you could tick all the boxes and be kept occupied for 16 hours per day, or you could only take the core excursions and have about 50% free time. 3) Slick logistics. Never having to worry about your suitcase....... Everything planned and executed with precision. Will definitely use Gate1 again..... the only decision to make is where to go !

Ann Lynch

This trip to Greece was our 4th with Gate 1. As usual Gate 1 did not disappoint. The tour was well organized, the tour guides very knowledgeable of the city and spots we were in, tour manager Kosta very helpful, even went extra mile to book a taxi cab for us for our next day flight to airport while we were still in Santorini. My friend and I are always confident that when we book at Gate 1, we are assured that the trip will be smooth, easy and well managed. Definitely, we will book our next tour again with Gate1. Thanks a lot Gate 1. You are the best.

Richard Ashley

I went on the Gate 1 Tour “9 Day Israel, A Journey for the Believer” and I thoroughly enjoyed Tour. The cost was reasonable and the itinerary was excellent. As a comparison, my church offered a trip to Israel a month earlier than my Gate 1 Tour. The tour offered by my church was significantly more expensive and the itinerary of the Gate 1 tour was, in my opinion, much better.

Phil Smerz

Just got back from a 10 day trip to Beijing and Shanghai with Gate1Travel. I would highly recommend the tour. The individual guides in each city were fantastic (Stone at Beijing and Tom at Shanghai), full of information, extremely kind and energetic and pretty helpful. The hotels were nice, the itinerary was fabulous. We had the time of our lives and we will use Gate 1 for sure in the future.

William Chisholm

I scheduled this Gate 1 10 day Peru tour based on a family member’s satisfactory experience with a Gate 1 European tour. The 10 day Peru tour was wonderful- efficiently and professionally run, interesting sights, great accommodations and transportation, and most of all the best guides. All local guides were competent in their knowledge of their domain and in their command of English, but most impressive was Edgard Figueroa, our guide, friend, teacher and physician throughout the 10 days. I peppered him with questions that he never seemed to tire of answering and when I was ailing from a stomach problem, he produced just the right pill that cured me within 30 minutes. The tour was not at a leisurely pace, and I am of retirement age, but it was very manageable with more rigorous days alternating with more leisurely days. On the basis of this tour, my first Gate 1 tour, I would be happy to book another.

Sherry Gerlach

We traveled to Morocco in September 2014. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the entire experience especially our camel trek through the Sahara desert. We saw the best landscapes in the northern Sahara and rode camels over sand dunes at sunset. It was unforgettable! Our guide Mr. Hamdan was very professional, knowledgeable, patient and caring. The local guides were all good as well. Everything was well organized and went really smoothly. This was our 1st trip through Gate 1 and I'm pretty sure that we will be traveling with Gate1 again. We will not hesitate to recommend Morocco and also Gate1 to anyone! THANK YOU!!! Nataliya & Dmitriy

Nancy Sheehan

I took the 12 day Gate 1 Russian River cruise in May 2014 and it was another great experience with Gate 1. The onboard tour director, Tanya was superb and all the local guides were so informative and helpful and provided us with the best possible travel experience. I would greatly recommend this river cruise. It met and exceeded all my expectations. I look forward to another Gate 1 experience soon.

Roland Pingol

My wife and I took the 6 night Bankok tour. It was fantastic! Gate 1 arranged the flight and hotel and we purchased all but one of their excursions. The flight out of Los Angeles was with China Southern it had one stop in China with a 2 hour layover. The airplane was a new airbus 380 and we had great seats. Kudos Gate 1. When we arrived our guide Eddy was waiting for us and we were shuttled to our hotel the Aetas Lumpini which is ranked #17 on Trip Advisor. We got a top level floor with a city and Lumpini Park view. The hotel was only 100 meters from the metro, a large room, great service and a beautiful view of the city. After a good nights sleep we had our included beakfast that was very good. Our first excursion was to be the dinner cruise so we hit the metro to explore the City. We went down to the river and used the boats to visit the different areas including the Flower Market. That evening we were picked up by a shuttlebus for the dinner cruise that was lot's of fun and the food was buffet style with lot's of choices and very good. The next day our guide Eddy picked us up to see three temples in the City. We saw the Golden Buddha, the Reclining Buddha and Loha Prasat. A great selection of temples. Eddy was very knowledeable and a wonderful guide. We asked to be dropped off in Si Lom one metro stop from the hotel to eat in the Si Lom complex. I also had a Thai massage and we hopped on the metro for one stop to Lumpini to return to the hotel. The next day Eddy picked us up again and we went to see the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. What a incredible day. Eddy was full of information and the Grand Palace was unbelievable. We wanted to do some shopping and Eddy dropped us off at Paragon Siam. What a fantastic shopping place. We had dinner there and took the metro home to Lumpini. The next morning a tour company The Grand Pearl Cruise hired by Gate 1 picked us up and took us to Ayutthaya. We were guideless as the guide mumbled in monotone and was impossible to understand so eventually you just tuned him out. Ayutthaya was a sight to behold I only wish Eddy would have been there to explain things. The tour included a boat cruise ride with buffet lunch back to Bankok. It was here that our only blip on a fantastic trip occured. At lunch we ordered hot tea and were served ice tea. The waiter was told and he pretended not to understand and brought us water next. At the end of lunch we were give a bill for two ice teas we did not drink and two bottles of water for a total of $12.00. When we compained they got obnoxious and very rude. To make matters worse we both got diarrhea and bad bellies from the buffett. We would advise Gate 1 to get a better outfit than Grand Pearl Cruise for this portion of their trip in the future. The next day we were on our own and slowed down from the bad food from the cruises buffett. We had seen most of Bankok so we spent the day in Si Lom one metro stop away having soup and light foods. We scheduled to visit Singapore for a week so our last day Gate 1 had a shuttle to the airport for us. They showed up on time and we flew out to Singapore. Unfortunately at the airport the bad food from Grand Pearl Cruise got the best of me and I vomitted the curry chicken also mid flight I had a repeat performance. Despite the Grand Pearl Cruise I still think the trip was fantastic. The days we spent with the Gate 1 guide were fantastic, the hotel was fantastic and the airplane arragements were fantastic. We went to Machu Picho with Gate 1 and will use them again.

Carolyn Keagle

My family just came back from Europe for the second trip booked through Gate 1 Travel. I booked 7 days Rome and Florence trip through Gate 1 Travel 3 years ago, it was a great experience. So I decided to work with them again. This time I built my own vacation through Gate 1 Travel. It was very convenient and I was able to arrange when, where and how long to stay. I scheduled 4 days London and 7 days Paris. The cost is affordable and the hotels in both London and Paris are good and locations are convenient, close to everything. All my family members were very satisfied with the trip and definitely I will continue to book my vacation through 'Gate 1 'Travel.

Dolores Musillo Mita

We took the 9 day Ecuador tour with Gate 1 on September 16, 2014 and it was a blast . We were on the go everyday. The accommodations were very good and the food was very good as well. Our tour guide Juan Carlos is very knowledgeable as well as passionate about his country . Juan Carlos made sure everyone was comfortable and if we had any issues he would address them right away. Highlights of the trip was the Amazon on the Napo river . We enjoyed the long hike in the woods and rafting down a bit on the river. I was hoping to see a bit more wildlife , I think we scare them off.When we got back a nice ice cold beer was in order at the bar . We got to taste some bar-b-q grubs and that was a first time for us. We also did zip-line across a canyon, below was a river, that was cool. Cost for zip-line $10 US . Overall the trip was excellent, looking forward to the next trip with Gate 1 soon.

Elsie C

My wife and I opted for the 10 day Classic Costa Rica with Tortuguero escorted package. Simply stated, it was one the the best travel experiences we have ever had. Our guide, Edgardo was knowledgeable, entertaining and did his best to make it a great vacation for everyone. There were 31 in our group. We traveled from San Jose, first to Tortuguero, which is a remote rain forest resort which can only be accessed by an hour-long river trip. We were amazed at the amenities and quality of the food, given it's isolated location. After 2 nights were returned to San Jose (our hub) for a night then off to two nights at Arenal. DO NOT miss the EcoTermales Hot Springs which consist of 4 natural volcano hot springs (no sulphur smell) each getting progressively warmer, up to 105 degrees, After 2 nights in Arenal, we were off to Monteverde. where we were looking forward to the Selvatura Canopy Tour (zipline) and the Hanging Bridges. These activities did not disappoint. The zipline involved 13 stations with the longest being one kilometer. That's right, over half a mile long!! The Selvatura staff were highly professional and at no time did we feel at risk. The Hanging Bridges were equally entertaining. We also visited the Don Juan Coffee plantation and got a detailed tour in the growing and processing of coffee and chocolate. We even got to meet the octogenarian patriarch of the plantation Don Juan. Very memorable. After 2 nights in Monteverde we returned to San Jose. This was our fourth trip with Gate I after doing a prior Fly/Drive in Costa Rica, a Sonoma wine tour with San Francisco fly drive and an escorted South African safari. I have always been extremely satisfied with the professionalism with the Gate 1 staff. This includes the customer service staff who assisted us in arranging the trip and the local guide staff who escorted us. My niece was also in Costa Rica at about the same time with another well known competitor to Gate 1 and she was not nearly as satisfied. If you are considering other travel companies, I urge you to compare your travel time and the amount of time at each location. You will see that Gate 1 gives you the most vacation for your money. Personally, my wife and I do not even consider other companies. Gate 1 has it down, representing the most economical yet activity-packed vacation. My wife is already excited about our next Gate 1 escorted European adventure we have scheduled this Summer. Good job Gate 1.

Steven Rastow

The trip was great!!! We have traveled with Gate1 many times and have always been very satisfied with both the tour and the tour manager. We drew Flavia as our tour leader and she is really something special. Very very well organized and tuned in to each group members individual issues. I am referring to things like connecting flight turn around schedules etc. If there is a Tour Manager Hall Of Fame her statue belongs in it. Kudos also go to the local guide Dianna who is Sicilian but her mother is English. She was extremely knowledgeable and had a sense of humor second to none. The coach driver Giovanni was also excellent. Always on time for the pick up and nothing was too much trouble in terms of handling luggage. Sicily was very interesting and the itinerary left you with a sense of both history and modern Sicilian life. One criticism would be the use of the Hotel Dioscuri Bay Palace in Arigento. The rooms were nice and clean but they were not prepared for us in terms of Breakfast. There weren't any breakfast rolls or bread available nor was there any juice in the dispensing machine.I am aware we traveled in the winter season but if a venue is open then they should be prepared to offer full service. The other hotels were fine and we enjoyed our stay. They were clean,the included breakfasts were terrific and they were well located for folks with a tourist agenda.

Edmund Kulick

When you get a great deal on something, it hard not to have doubts. Although I had never traveled with Gate1, my best friend had, and the deal we got for our recent trip to Europe (The Netherlands, Belgium, and France) was irresistible. I figured they cut costs by having the bare minimum in transportation, guides, and accommodations, but I could not have been more wrong. The accommodations were fantastic. In each city, they seemed to get better and better. The hotel staff was helpful, friendly, and well organized. The hotels were centrally located, within walking distance of major tourist attractions, and in safe areas. Our couch driver and guide were both experienced, well-spoken (in up to 7 languages), and very friendly. Not only had they been there for a long time, but they clearly loved what they do. They were detail-oriented and kept us on our schedule. One of the greatest parts of this tour was that it appealed to people from all over the country with varying levels of comfort traveling. We covered coast-to-coast in state representation, and everyone came with a different story. Don't let the cost deter you---there is no catch. It is a great deal with quality service. Happy travels!

Mary Kline

I just returned from my second trip with Gate 1..15 days through.Portugal and Spain. It was amazing. I learned so much about the history and culture of these countries,had some lovely food and great wine and saw wonderful awesome places. Our guide,Alex Paiva,was one of the best I have ever had. Knowledgeable,funny,smart and always helpful. It was a great experience and now I am looking forward to my next Gate1 trip in September. I have traveled with several other tour companies but Gate1 is getting to be my favorite.

Julie R

I just finished my fifth Gate 1 tour to Bangkok, Cambodia and Vietnam. As usual, we had an interesting itinerary and fantastic guides. My first Gate 1 tour was to Turkey, and I liked it so much I have used Gate 1 for all my subsequent trips to China, India, and the Greek islands. I find the hotels more than adequate (although sometimes they are far from the tourist sights), the guides very helpful and knowledgeable, and the prices very competitive. I am looking forward to my next Gate 1 tour!

Lynda Gibson

I have now taken two trips with Gate1 Travel. In each case, the entire experience was excellent. Each of the guides was helpful, knowledgeable and really made the trip fun. Each one went out of his way on every detail to enhance the experience. The accommodations were well planned and,I think were among the best available everywhere we went. The best testimonial I can give is that on each trip, we met experienced travelers who had been on anywhere from 5-9 Gate 1 trips. We can't wait to go again.

Hari Sharma

I just booked my 8th trip with Gate 1. I've traveled with them since 2008 and have never been disappointed. Well organized and great tour leaders. I'm a budget traveler and in most cases have found Gate 1 to be a great value (price, hotel location, included meals, optionals) in comparison to similar tour operators. I've usually traveled as a single and wish they would eliminate their single supplement. If you have time before you plan to take your trip definitely sign up for their weekly deal emails. I just saved $580 on my next trip. I would highly recommend them.

Peggy Lee

We took a 10 days trip to Rio , Iguazu Falls and Buenos Aires , air and land package with Gate1 from Miami. The Tour Guide Veronica was very friendly ,professional and organized. The hotel in Rio was in the most ideal location ,just behind the most famous, Copacabana Palace hotel. and their breakfast selection was wonderful. The pace of the tour was leisure and not rushed. Veronica kept us posted and safe. Iguazu Falls was definitely the highlight of the trip. We saw both sides of the falls from Brazil and Argentina. Buenos Aires, we wished we had more time at La Boca , and would like to spend time enjoying perhaps a local opera at the famous opera house. But the Targo dinner show made up the shortfalls. I would highly recommend Gate1 tours to my friends and perhaps even organize our next highschool/college reunion with Gate1. Nina

Stewart Trimble

Our family had a terrible experience with Gate 1 in Egypt, and I will never take another tour with this agency ever again. We shared our experiences with this agency and all we got back in response was very generic copy paste responses from them. If you want to go to Egypt, I would highly recommend going with another tour group of booking a private tour. On the JFK to Cairo flight, Egyptian Airlines reassigned three of our five seats just seconds before we stepped onto the plane. We had arrived hours earlier at JFK to confirm our seat assignment. A couple of us have medical conditions that require us to walk around and use the bathroom often. They were stuck in middle and window seats. Financial implications: Our Guide took us to a market and introduced us to local spices. He said, "I have been guiding for 30 years. Never had a problem with bringing spices home. I guarantee it 100 percentage." Based on his assurance, we purchased almost US$100 worth of spices from a vendor. These spices were confiscated by a Cairo Airport officer despite our Guide’s declaration that they were 100% safe to bring as carry-on on a plane. This same airport officer had inspected my Aunt's suitcase minutes prior. Finding two Queen of Hansa cruise bags, he put his hand inside one and examined it carefully. He said: "Nice bags. They are empty. You have two. You need two?" My Aunt believes that this officer wanted her to gift him a bag. Financial implications: Our group ate at the Sakkara Palm Club and its employees scammed us out of money. Before coming here, our tour guide told us that the meal included free drinks - and he listed a few like tea and soft drinks. When we were at the restaurant, they had a plate with an assortment of drinks - beer being one of them in a can like with other soft drinks. We asked the waiter next to the drinks if the beer was free pointing to the beer, and the man said "yes, drinks are included." At the end of the meal, the waiters came up to us and asked for $5 / can of beer. When we went to the tour guide for help, he told us "Well, beer was not one of the items I stated was free. You have to pay." While they may technically be correct, this was very misleading and really made us very upset. In total we had 2 people drink beers, scamming us out of $10. There were lots of issues with our lodgings. We had specifically requested non-smoking rooms but were consistently assigned to noisy, lower-floor rooms that smelled of cigarette smoke. Ash trays were found in these hotel rooms.

Svetlana Ehrhart

My sister and I recently returned from a wonderful trip to Iceland with Gate 1. The trip was smooth and well-organized, the tour guide was friendly and well-informed, and the hotel was great and centrally located. It's difficult to travel in Iceland during the winter time, but Gate 1 was prepared. The tour guide even had crampons and reflective arm bands for everyone! Our trip to Iceland was both affordable and fantastic - who can ask for more?

Jim Parsons

Returned from an amazing adventure with Gate 1 Discovery Tours to Morocco, Moroccan Allure. The whole experience from booking to returning home was great. Gate 1 made the trip hassle free. The tour guide in Morocco Larbi was excellent. He was knowledgeable, personable, professional and a very nice person. The accommodations were comfortable and for the most part the locations were very good. I saw all of the important sights and learned much about the Moroccan culture and history. The local family hosted dinner in Fez was a great treat. Loved the experience in the desert. I enjoyed all of the sights, sounds of Morocco. I cannot say any one experience was the highlight as all were interesting. Would highly recommend this tour and Gate 1 Discovery Tours. I will definately consider Gate 1 for my next trip.

Kay Bergmann

my wife and I toke a 10 day classic Amsterdam, Bruges & Paris with London tour back in Oct 2014 and we had a great time and experience. Everything went like clock work. the hotels were reasonable nice and great locations. we enjoyed Paris the best. Wish the quick tour of London could be a little longer before we arrived at our hotel. overall, it was a great experience.

Donna po

I took my third Gate 1 trip this fall and was again very pleased with my experience. Our tour guide was both informative and ready to assist us in every way. Although Ecuador is difficult to navigate due to its country roads the tour remained interesting, educational and fun. The accommodations were clean with attention to detail and the food was, without exception, tasty and varied. I highly recommend the Ecuador and Amazon 10 day Adventure.

Crystal Jones

My boyfriend and I recently took our first trip with Gate 1 Travel (Oct 2014) and were very impressed! The tour included a 6-night package to Peru (2 nights in Urambamba, 3 nights in Cusco, and 1 night in Lima). Our tour guide was phenominal (Adriel). He was so fun, informative, passionate about his country, and very focused on everyone having a wonderful and meaningful trip. We have great memories of this trip and feel that we got sort of an "insider's view" of the country. Gate 1 made it easy, we didn't have to worry about transfers, tickets to events and sightseeing, going to a bad neighborhood, or having problems not being native speakers of Spanish. I would recommend Gate 1 in the future, and in particular this trip to Peru.

bill Ingram

I just returned from the Gate One 8 Day Amazon Adventure in Ecuador and it was fabulous! This was the first time I had traveled alone so I didn't quite know what to expect. We had a diverse group of 22 friendly people ranging from 16 to 70 - singles, sisters, marrieds, and mothers and adult children. I never felt awkward or alone. Our tour leader Marco couldn't have been better! He was knowledgeable, helpful, attentive and always making sure we were well cared for. Same for our bus driver, Jose. The hotels/resorts were the best I've ever stayed in. I'm used to Rick Steves' two star hotels so this was quite a step up for me! Beautiful rooms, one with a fireplace, a rain forest room with a hammock, thermal spas, fresh flowers, luxurious bedding - you get the picture. And the food was delicious. Lots of local trout, steak, fresh exotic fruits and freshly squeezed juices. Of course the best was Ecuador itself. Who would have thought such a small country had so much to offer - the Andes mountains, waterfalls, the Amazon and rain forest, a zip line, colonial cites, gentle people and shopping! This trip was so much more than I expected - I would recommend it to everyone! (As long as you can hike in jungle mud and tolerate the high altitude, it's all good.) I would definitely go on another Gate One trip!

Larry Snell

My husband and I just returned from 10 day trip to Italy.This was our second Gate 1 trip and we loved every minute of the trip, was absolutely fantastic! Everything went well hotels very comfortable, breakfast excellent. Italy is truly one of the most beautiful countries we've been to! We cannot say enough about our tour Manager, Flavia. She was absolutely wonderful, outstanding and was very caring about making this trip a good experience. Also, very professional, beautiful personality. She went above and beyond for all of us, from the moment we arrived at the airport until we left we were treated like family. My husband and I are already looking at other Gate 1 services for planning our next vacation. I highly recommend Gate 1 to all my friends and family. Thank you very much Gate 1.

Bernice Szabo

Just returned from our second Gate 1 trip. We took a "last minute deal" to Croatia and once again I am pleasantly pleased with Gate 1. This company does an excellent job in making your vacation as seamless as possible. Our guide was exceptional, the boat we cruised on was top notch and the hotel accommodations first class. Our guided tours were well thought out with fantastic local guides. The trip incorporated plenty of free time for you to explore like a local. If you haven't been to Croatia yet put it at the top of your list. I have and will continue to recommend Gate 1 Travel.

Gloria Del Castillo

I just returned from a trip to Ecuador through Gate 1 Travel. It was exceptional. From Juan Carlos, our guide throughout the trip, to the outstanding accommodations, this adventure was just incredible. Gate 1 was great to work with in the planning process, they offered a terrific deal, and they took every step to ensure that the whole experience would be positive - including a personalized email when we got home. I will definitely travel with Gate 1 again and again.

Truong Pham

We just returned from the Gate1 Kenya - Tanzania tour and it was absolutely wonderful. Gate1 has done it again - great venue, lodging, food, and guides. This trip was the top of our bucket list and we weren't disappointed. We had so many great experiences starting right off with the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Sanctuary and Bead factory on our first day out. The game drives were amazing - beyond our expectations - which were high. After taking the Gate1 Ecuador trip, we knew this was our company. They really get you immersed in the culture and people. Our lodgings were a wonderful experience - from the tent camps - better than many hotel rooms - and the Kenyan Treehouse Lodge got you up close and personal with the animals with plenty of time to observe them interact. Can't say enough about our 2 guides who brought Africa and its many wonders alive to us. The food was great, with plenty of selections. We certainly were spoiled. A trip to remember!

Jane Blonshteyn

10 day Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio was a fantastic trip. Everything from flight to hotels to side trips went smoothly. Our guide Jose truly was a gem. His knowledge and sense of humor made the trip so interesting and fun. I highly recommend Gate 1 Travel. I also highly recommend visiting Costa Rica. It is a beautiful country with so much to see and do.

Barbara Peterson

We thoroughly enjoyed the places we visited on our 17 day Central Europe land and river cruise trip. The people on the cruise and from the countries we visited were an experience in themselves. The crew on the ship was fabulous. From the chamber maids to the guys maintaining the ship, we didn't go without what we needed. The food was appropriate for the countries we were visiting and it was plentiful and delicious. The tours were extremely well coordinated and very informative. I will say, there was a lot of walking. We are now looking for our next trip with Gate 1 to Spain in 2015.

Melody Girouard

Spectacular Tour of Costa Rica My husband and I had been on a tour to Costa Rica in 2014 and returned again in 2015 this time with Gate 1 Travel. The Gate 1 Travel was far superior. The tour guide, Edgardo Hidalgo, was excellent: both knowledgeable, caring, positive and with a great enthusiasm that filled us all. The hotels were excellent. They were in locales where animals such as monkeys and exquisite birds abounded. We paid a stipend for better hotels and they were impressive, but we noticed that the hotels for the others were fine too. The meals were delicious with plentiful food. The daily itinerary was fun and the optional trips were incredible with great photo opportunities. Serendipitously, the people on the tour were all friendly and the group meshed well. I would highly recommend Gate 1 Travel to anyone looking for a good tour company. My husband and I are already planning some new adventures with them. You can't get better praise than that.

Robert Marshall

Portugal, 2014, 10 day guided tour My husband and I went on a ten day guided tour of Portugal. Our tour director was knowledgeable about her culture, the history and all about the wine and food of this region. She spoke perfect English and gave us a lot of information about the likes and dislikes of the Portuguese people. We tasted Port wine and visited a winery. We went to a medieval castle of King Phillip. We visited walled cities with a castle. We went to a faire at an old castle. Fatima was beautiful and heart warming. We saw so much from medieval Portugal to modern Portugal. We were placed in 5 star hotels for about half the trip. We had free wifi too. Many dinners were included. We felt safe too. The people on the tour were wonderful and we made lots of friends. It is a beautiful country and well worth visiting.

Belle Yu

Went to Costa Rica in December 2014. Was our first group tour, but wanted to try a group situation. What an absolute blast. Met some life long friends, we are currently planning our next Gate 1 trip. Our tour guide Ricardo was helpful, informative, and always made sure all our needs were. met. Accommodations went above anything I expected. Everything from booking till I got back home went smoothly. If you are looking for a great tour group I HIGHLY recommend this company.

Marion Linda

We just returned from a 10 day Classic Russia trip with Gate 1. Given all the tensions, we were a bit worried. We needn't have been. Gate 1 covered it all-from pickup at the airport, to the hotel transfers. Our guide was amazing-a history professor at St Petersburg. The locations and the moving from city to city were flawless. I could not have asked for more. Great trip, great value, I hope to travel with Gate 1 again. I did contact customer service several times prior to the trip and always found them to be very helpful.

Ruth Prendergast

I went on a 9 day tour to Ecuador and it was a great and unforgettable experience. Gate 1 Travel exceeded my expectations which made everything worry-free. Booking on their website is very easy or even if you call, their staff is very kind and helpful. Once in Ecuador, their hotels and restaurants selection was excellent and our Tour Manager, Marco Clavijo was kind, fun and very knowledgeable as well and the tour guides in Amazon (Jairo and Andres). This is my second trip with Gate 1 and won't be the last. I recommended them to a friend and she's on her 4th trip now.

Nicole Allen

My husband and I just came back from a 15-day tour of Cambodia and Vietnam. That was our second experience traveling with Gate 1. We were so satisfied with our recent travel starting from the booking process, the very good choice of hotels, and the tour itinerary. Not only did Gate 1 brought us to the wonderful tourists spots that we would like to see, but also let us experience the local and cultural life of the people from Cambodia and Vietnam. We especially enjoyed the motorbike ride in Saigon, the cyclo ride in Hue, and the ox-cart ride in Siem Reap. The optional tours were also very good. We had very good local guides and an excellent Tour Manager, Le Quoc Vuong (Rex), which we highly recommend. I am going to plan my future trips with Gate 1 and recommend it to my friends and family. • • •

Lauren Moss

My friend and I just came back from a trip to Central Thailand, it was a long trip from Miami , Florida but Gate 1 made it an awesome experience, this is the first time Ive traveled with Gate 1 but it wont be the last, everything was thoroughly planned, our guide was waiting at the airport at 1am in the morning, even though we were 34 people we were all in our rooms within 15 minutes. no waiting, our air conditioned bus took us everywhere as promised and our guide Lift, went our of her way to make it a pleasant and unforgettable experience, you wont be disappointed, 125% recommended, Thank you Gate 1 for a great trip!!!!!

John Cooper

My wife and I just returned from a Gate 1 Travel tour of Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia and the trip was absolutely fantastic. It seemed that every stop was at a World Heritage Site and the experience with the people of these countries was wonderful. We have been on a number of tours with different companies, but Gate 1 always seems to be a notch higher in quality. The biggest difference that separates them from other professional tour companies is with their tour managers/guides. Our local guides were superior in their service and knowledge, but Tim, our female tour manager, went above and beyond any guide we have ever had. I had an issue with lost medicine, and she moved mountains to locate it and get it returned. She went so far as to accompany us as an advocate/translator to make sure its return went smoothly. Besides her personal concern and care, her humor was a breath of fresh air in a region that can be very hot and humid. She is the best tour guide/manager we have had in our double-digit tour history of travel. Given this type of service, and the fact that Gate 1's rates are very reasonable, it is hard to go wrong with any booking with Gate 1 Travel..

Gail Davis

December 2014, we traveled to Iceland on a Groupon Deal from Gate 1. All I can say is that it was fantastic. Normally it is said that you get what you pay for - however, on this deal, we got more than we paid for. I can not stress enough what a wonderful deal it was and how well it worked. Everything we did through Gate 1 worked to perfection. It was a very unique experience for two people who grew up in Florida. The Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, The Northern Lights were great. The whale steak, salted cod were very good and the fermented shark was an experience of it's own. What a great value we got for so little money!

steven sorokin

I just finished a 9-day Peruvian trip. Actually, it was 7, since first and last day was for travel to and from Miami. This is my second Gate 1 trip, so I know how they organized their trips. As our trip was advertised, this was a hectic scheduled journey and it is because of the distances of the sites from each other. Going to Machu Picchu alone takes almost 5 hours from Cusco. But our calm guide Ronald gave us all the warnings (about high altitude) and tips to make the trip as pleasant as possible. We started with a day in Lima, then it was off to Cusco. The hotels are decent. I think the one in Cusco was the best except for street noise on Saturday night. I thought Machu Picchu was the highlight, but then our time with an Uros family in Lake Titicaca was another enlightening experience and actually relaxing. Ronald did a good job handling our tickets and boarding passes, which made a travel from place to place as smooth as possible. I just wish we had more time in Lima when we flew back on our last leg. I am looking forward to another trip with Gate 1.

Const Petre

My husband and I just returned after spending two weeks in Israel and Jordan with Gate 1. This was our first trip with Gate 1 and definitely will not be the last. We had such a great time in both countires. The tour guides are both professional, knowledgeable and very well organized. They knew their businesses really well. Particulary, Hazim, the tour guide in Jordan, he would check with every single member in the bus several times everyday, by walking from front to back, and asked if we had any questions. The itinerary covered all the "must-see's"; the optional tours were great as well. The tour guides explained everything well and gave us enough time to walk around and take pictures. We never felt that we were rushed to go. We had a surprised lunch offered to us; a tea break; an extra excusion that was not mentioned in the itineary. The farewell dinners were wonderful. We are planning our next trip with them next year already.

Rene Richmond

Just came back with my wife from "8 Day Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon & Zion National Parks" tour with Gate 1 Travel. This trip was on my 'bucket list' for awhile. Really, really happy that we did it with Gate 1. Strongly recommended. Practically all aspects of the tour were thought out by management very well: travel between destinations, hotels, meals, tour manager, extra excursions - everything went smooth without even single problem. Well done. Planning our next year trip to Spain - of course with Gate 1 travel.

Linda AngelaB

My trip with Gate 1 Travel to Thailand was great! I was only able to go for a week, but my tour guide was able to fit in several historical sites, elephant rides, and a visit to a tiger temple where I was able to take pictures and pet tigers. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about all of the places we visited, and the accommodations were above my expectations. My only wish would have been more time within the shopping districts of Bangkok, but we fit ALOT in for just being in Thailand a week.

Erika Gang

This was our first experience with Gate1 Travel and our first bus tour vacation. It was a great experience from beginning to end. From browsing the company's website for tours/vacations, to booking the trip, reviewing the reservation and finishing the planning, to the actual trip itself, not a thing went wrong. The actual trip was terrific from start to finish, and the tour guide and bus driver were knowledgeable and entertaining! The content of the trip was excellent and we saw many great sights. We learned a lot about the area we were touring too, which was nice given there is so much to take in on these trips and it's nice when the tour does all the work for you. The accommodations and meals throughout the tour were excellent as well. Would most definitely use Gate1 Travel again and have already recommended to many friends and co-workers.

C. A. Fliedner

Candidly, our trip was fantastic ... couldn't have been better! Our Tour Manager, put it over the top with his tremendous knowledge, attentiveness to detail & service and overall professionalism. We felt, along with every one of the others in our group that in the end, our Tour Manager probably added 50% additional intrinsic value & pleasure to our trip. As a result, we've already been pleased to begin highly referring Gate1 to everyone that we know and we will NEVER consider another tour company.

Linda Harcharic

I recently took a Gate 1 escorted tour of Turkey with my family. From the moment we landed to the final departure, every aspect of the tour was taken care of by Gate 1 local tour manager in a trouble free and professional manner. The package was competitively priced. Selection of places and included excursions will give one good local experience. For a complete experience one must add the well selected optional tours. Overall a fond experience!

Neal Price

This was the most amazing vacation I've ever taken! Period! I booked a trip to Costa Rica vacation the week prior to my departure and I didn't have to worry about a thing. Gate 1 took care of everything to perfection. From the moment I stepped off of the plane and began my interactions with the Gate 1 representatives I was happy. The shuttle driver was extremely kind and pointed out many of the great tourist attractions of San Jose on our way to the hotel. This was especially helpful since I was arriving prior to the rest of the group for the tour and I didn't have time prior to really research anything about the area. The next day when my tour guide Ricardo arrived he was extremely kind, organized and knowledgeable. He was great at getting the group introduced to one another before we began our adventures. This was especially helpful to me as I was traveling alone and didn't know anyone else on the tour. I think the mixer was a great starting point and Ricardo set a tone as he stated "for the next 7 days we are all family" and from that moment forward everyone was super kind and open to one another. Although i was traveling alone I was invited to be a part of all of the different groups traveling on the tour and I think I spent time with almost everyone. Each hotel, tour and location exceeded my expectations for the tour. The experiences that I had on my tour far exceeded anything I have ever done or could have imagined. From repelling from a 200 foot waterfall, zip lining for 3200 feet above the rain forest, spotting sloths, vipers and white faced monkeys in the trees, hearing a howler monkey in the jungle, seeing the black sanded beaches of Puntarenas, climbing over volcanic rocks, sampling the fresh cacao for the first time or sleeping in the clouds - the experience was just beyond words. I wasn't sure how I would feel about an escorted tour and travelling solo before the trip but now I am singing the praises of Gate 1 to whoever will listen. I'm excited to book my next escorted vacation through Gate 1 as it's clearly the best way to travel. This was an amazing experience and again this was the best vacation of my life.

Linda Guzman

This was our first experience with Gate 1 Travel and we were impressed. We did the 10 Day Classic Amsterdam to Paris with London. Everything was well organized and ran smoothly. The accommodations were very nice and in great locations. The included tours highlighted each location perfectly and the additional tours for purchase were Fantastic (dinner and entertainment both). Our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable. We also immensely enjoyed our local guides in Paris and London.

Joseph F Roth, Jr

We had an amazing experience with Gate 1 Travel. We recently went to Turkey, and I don't think it could have gone any smoother. Our tour guide, Taner, was excellent. He was so knowledge and very easy to get along with. We got to see a lot of places we would not have experienced if we hadn't gone with Gate 1. In addition, it made traveling so much easier and less stressful than doing it on our own. I would highly recommend Gate 1 to anybody, especially the tour in Turkey!

Rose Rennekamp

Just returned from the Gate1 10 Day Classic Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio. Great trip, wonderfully run. By the time we cleared customs a Gate1 representative had already collected our luggage. From the get go we were cared for and and treated well. The hotels were clean and comfortable, the food was good, Sergio the driver was amazing and the tour guide , Ricardo, was the best! Kind, caring, patient, very informative.This was our third trip with Gate1. We're very pleased.

Inge Hamidjaja

We have taken the 13 Day Turkish Treasures with Gate 1 From Aug/26 to Sep/7/2014. It was a great trip, we were very happy with the Gate 1. The hotels were excellent, tour manager had knowledge and experience to guide the tourists, bus driver drove very careful , foods were good. We were very happy and will look toward another trip with Gate 1.

Alla Raynin

I recently returned from the 7 day Classic Peru tour. The trip with Gate 1 Travel was outstanding. It was well organized. The details of travel, food, accommodations and side trips appeared to be well thought through so that all aspects of the trip were seamless. The highlight of the trip was our tour manager Rolly. Rolly was warm, compassionate and very knowledgeable. He created an atmosphere of trust and respect. Our group, with Rolly's leadership, became a family, and as a family we joyfully shared our time together. I have already recommended Gate 1 to several friends. I have also looked for other Gate 1 trips I might take in the future. If all of them are run as well as the trip to Peru, I will certainly take another trip with Gate 1. Thank you for a memorable experience. Barb Peterson

Marc Levy

Gate1 Travel was recommended by a coworker who has gone on many excursions. From Nov 1to Nov8 this year went on the “Affordable Amsterdam, Bruges, and Paris”. The customer service logistics arrangement provided by Ahmed was top notch and he answered all of my questions and checked with me after the trip to make sure I was satisfied. The services, accommodations, and the tours were great. Our tour leader, Nino, was very knowledgable and made very helpful suggestions about how to travel on your own in all of the cities we visited. I had never been to these cities before and making arrangements to select from restaurant menus traditional meals in each country was very exciting. Each city provided surprises (Amsterdam-walkability, friendly people, museums; Brussels-Grand Place, Mannekin-pis; Bruges-chocolates, plazas; St. Elizabeth of Hungary church complex; Paris-night bus tour, walkability, Eiffel tower). You simply cannot beat the sights, sounds, and service on the excursions they offer. I highly recommend Gate 1Travel.

Carl Mampaey

we just returned from a Gate1Discovery Tours trip to ARGENTINA,. This was a fantastic trip. Very well organized. we had being in MORROCO. AND INDIA with a nice variety of things to see and do. The tour guides were all wonderful, the hotels were great, and I very much enjoyed the food. I had previously taken other Gate 1 tours, and I feel they offer the best value. Thank you we hope to keep traveling with GATE 1.

Helmut Hauser

We recently returned from the 10 Day Classic Ireland Tour with Gate 1 Travel. This is our third trip with Gate 1 and, as before, the tour was an excellent value. Our guide, Alacoque, was well organized, with a wealth of information and a pleasant sense of humour. Our driver, Jim, was a pro at navigating narrow country roads and we always felt safe and secure with him at the wheel. We saw varied scenery and toured several sights. We also enjoyed the many excellent meals provided. We're already looking forward to our next adventure with Gate 1.

Jeff Coccoluto

Great prices. Great trips. I have been on 7 Gate 1 trips and have always been delighted. The guides have been great, the accommodations good and the buses spotless. I am a world traveler and I highly recommend Gate 1.

V Topo

Our trip to Morocco was our 2nd Gate 1 experience and it was a wonderful one. Gate One provides the highest value for your money, allowing you to experience as much as you can of the country you visit in an organized, simple fashion. Our tour manager Ibrahim was amazing, very professional, knowledgeable and proud to share the wealth of his culture with all of us. We used to think we’d hate to travel with organized tours, but we’ve had such great experiences with Gate 1 that we are already looking for our 3rd trip. Highly recommended. Culturally enriching, affordable and of great quality.

R A

We just came back from "13 days affordable Morocco" trip. It was the best organized tour we had ever taken. Everything, from the itinerary, group size, local guide, gate1 local assistant, was superb. Itinerary was incredibly interesting and we visited the most unique places from Roman ruins to the Sahara desert with Camel ride, mountains/ski resorts to Canyons and Atlantic ocean, medieval old cities and beautiful palaces and Yves Saint Lorain gardens, Marrakech and Casablanca, Rabat and Fes. Hotels and meals were of very good quality. We strongly recommend all optional tours since they were necessary to get the flavor of the country, explore the local cousin, and of course, have a chance to meet locals. What a friendly country! Our local guide Sninat was extremely knowledgable, fluent in English, French, arabic, and other languages, had a great sense of humor, and most importantly, did everything to make our trip the most memorable and enjoyable. He was extremely attentive to the needs of the group. He was able to create a great atmosphere and the group became a harmonic team. It was our fifth trip with Gate1, and by far it was the best experience. We are looking forward to the next one. Thank you.

Don Pomeroy

Have gone to Morocco and Egypt with Gate 1 and the trips were great! Fast paced, great guides, nice hotels, saw so much!!!

Yamil Pagan

We had a wonderful experience with the Gate 1 tour of Costa Rica. The bus drive through the mountains offered exhilarating views of volcanoes and valleys . Our tour companions, of well seasoned travelers, were great fun to travel with. We had the best bus driver who timed everything perfectly. Our tour guide could not have been better. Everything was done efficiently, safely and with a sense of humor. We all received an education and got see exotic wildlife in their natural habitat and gained an appreciation for the conservation of Costa Ricas' natural resources. Our lodgings were beautiful and the food was consistently good. We feel that we got a terrific value from Gate 1 and look forward to doing it again

Gouri Bhattacharya

We just returned from Gate1's 9 day Peru Inca special. It was our first trip with Gate1 and it is certain to be the first of many. Throughout the tour, we were constantly impressed and overjoyed with Gate1's professionalism and forethought. The guides were highly knowledgeable and their insightful humor was delightful. Gate1's selection of hotels and restaurants were all top-notch and we simply couldn't have asked for anything better. We will definitely tour with Gate1 again!

James Weede

Me and my wife just finished our 9 day Peru Inca special tour with Gate1. We had a wonderful experience with this tour. Machu Picchu was amazing! Uros islands in lake Titicaca were wonderful experience. It was very good to experience their living in this 21 century. Our guide Hector Chacon was knowledgeable native of cuzco. we learnt lots of history beyond the books. Our group was very good, just like family caring for each other. We enjoyed our trip to our fullest satisfaction.

Renate Spalinger

Just returned from the 15 day Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia with Venice tour. Absolutely loved it. This was our first trip with Gate 1 Travel and we couldn't be happier. Our trip was well organized from booking to return. Hotels were 4-5 stars and centrally located. Tour manager and local guides were so helpful and knowledgeable. Can't wait to book our next trip with Gate 1.

Deanna Melilli

My husband and I recently traveled with Gate 1 to Costa Rica and we loved every minute of it. Our tour guide, Gilbert, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. It was very easy to understand him and he took very good care of all the visitors on our trip. I wish we could have him as a tour guide for future trips to other countries! We had upgraded our hotel package and loved every place we stayed in. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and we're so glad we could experience the culture in an authentic way. We will definitely travel with Gate 1 again.

Joleen Billlington

Gate 1 provided a wonderful guided tour of Turkey. Hotels were very nice, food good, bus very comfortable. The tour guide was excellent. He was knowledgable of the history and culture of Turkey. He clearly had a passion for teaching. Additionally he handled all the many details with ease. Due to his professionalism the trip was a complete success leaving me wanting to return to this lovely country.

ROC

This is a review of the Affordable Spain 10 day tour that we took in Late November and Early December 2014. Our trip was excellent in almost all regards. Our tour leader managed the tour and made sure that everyone (40 people) was accounted for and gave advice for our leisure time in the various cities. We had local tour guides in Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Seville, Cordoba and Barcelona. These local guides were excellent except for the Barcelona guide, who just wanted to get the tour over with. The mix of knowledgeable local tour guides and approximate 1/2 day free time in the various cities led to a comfortable pace for all. You could do as much or as little as you wanted in your free half day. Hotels were generally good, but noise was a factor in some of the hotels. There were three group dinners included with two being very good and one just average. The use of the radio "whispers" made it easy to hear the tour guides even when not next to them enhancing the experience. This was our second Gate 1 tour. We have been satisfied on both of our tours and would recommend Gate 1 to our friends.

Mark Pelletier

We have nothing but good things to say about Gate 1 Travel. This was our first trip with Gate 1 and it will not be our last! The itinerary, hotels and price were great. But most of all our tour manager, Lucas - he was wonderful - personable, organized, knowledgeable about the area and most of all so very helpful to everyone. He suggested restaurants, shopping, etc. Hotel selections were topnotch - located in areas that gave us a chance to see the cities without the feeling we were going to get lost. And the staff at each hotel were so very accommodating. All of this added up to be an excellent - "13 Day Classic - Brazil, Argentina and Chile". We would probably call it "13 Days of Bliss in South America". We would not only recommend this tour to others, but also Gate 1 Travel.

Linda Musco

We recently returned from a 10 day Gate 1 trip to Costa Rica. Our group was interesting and fun and our tour guide Rafael was bright and had a great sense of humor. We were always learning something new. The food was good and the hotels were very nice. We saw much wildlife and enjoyed the hospitality of the people Great trip and great value! Jan

Dennis Gentry

After hearing from a friend about the great results he had experienced through Gate 1 Travel I decided to give them a try. Over the Christmas and New Year's holidays I booked a tour with them to Budapest and Vienna, and it was everything i could ask for. After completing most of the details on line I called on the phone for some added information, and the person I talked to was courteous and knowledgeable and took care of my concerns. The trip itself was excellent (the airline, British Airways, is undoubtedly the best!) and the hotels were well located with excellent amenities (especially The Corinthia in Budapest!) Gate 1 Travel will be my go-to travel site from now on.

Bill McNamara

Gate 1 organized a 14 day tour of China that I recently returned from. The company provided excellent service at all levels. They addressed countless trip details with a great deal of professionalism. They also did this at an absolutely rock-bottom, incredible price. The 14 day trip included round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, three domestic China flights, four-star hotels for 8 nights, a 4-day cruise on the Yangtze River, guided tours, all transfers, daily breakfast buffets and mist lunches and dinners. The total cost? Under $2,000 per person including taxes and fees. It was amazing! Thank you Gate 1 for an incredible job both here in the US and in China! Placido dos Santos, Tucson, AZ

Deena Brown

Gate 1 Travel: 16 day Italy with 7 day Western Med Cruise My daughter and I enjoyed this vacation booked through Gate 1 Travel this past July, and it was absolutely one of the most enjoyable vacations I have ever had. The booking process was very simplified, as Gate 1 representative customized the trip to add a few extra days in Istanbul, Turkey on our way home, as well as making sure we had the cabin and deck we requested on the cruise and the preferred seats on each flight. The Italy ground tour was fabulous, as the English speaking guide was so knowledgeable and made the day exciting and educational. One of the things I appreciate most about Gate 1 is that the luggage has porter service at each hotel, so we are not struggling with baggage at hotels and buses, and a minimum at airports. The hotels we stayed in were first class, 5-star elegant and the meals provided through the tour were excellent. We also received good recommendation from each local guide of places to go to eat and sight see when we had free time, which helped tremendously in cities we were not familiar with. The Norwegian Epic cruise was nice as well, with stops in France, Spain, and Southern Italy. We had a balcony, which made that portion of our vacation much more enjoyable. This is my second trip with Gate 1, and I have recommended it to many friends and family, as well as I have already booked two more vacation in 2015 with Gate 1 Travel. I look forward to the same excellent customer service and vacation planning I have experience the past two trips.

Fran Bray

I recently travelled to Iceland with Gate 1 for the Northern Lights Tour. We also did the Blue Lagoon and Golden Circle add ons. What a great trip. We stayed at the hotel Klopp in Reyjavek, very nice and comfortable with a good breakfast. We arrived early and were allowed to have breakfast that day. We met with Boga our tour guide, who was very gracious and we were greeted with a drink and hors d'oeuvres to discuss our tour. She was very knowledgeable about the area we were staying and the sites we were to see. The add ons were great! The Blue Lagoon was a hoot. It was freezing out, but the water was warm and exhilarating. Boga was able to discuss the formation of the resort and the history of the area, all very interesting. On the Golden Circle, she discussed the formation of the island and history of Iceland. The night of the Northern Lights was beautiful. It seemed the travelers with cheap cameras got the best shots! It was a perfect trip, only made me want to return. This was my 4th Gate 1 trip, and like all, it was a good value and a little off the beaten path. Another great opportunity taken.

John Davis

Just returned from a awesome Gate1 13 Day Classic Costa Rica with Tortuguero & Manuel Antonio (Saturday Departure) -Plan B trip Jan. 9-22, 2015 and it was out of this world. Our guide Luis was so knowledgable with the area and made the group fill so comfortable. I have taken tours before and was skeptical of this trip being so far from home (California), was I ever so wrong. Seeing the animals up close, birds of all kinds, the monkeys swinging from tree to tree and don't forget then Rain Forest WOW. This is a trip that I will never forget and I am surly looking forward to taking another trip with Gate1. I found Gate1 booking agents to be warm and receptive to my many questions and concerns and last, the price was AFFORDABLE. Thank you Gate1

Paul Vanevenhoven

Kudos to Gate 1 on the affordable 10 day guided tour to Spain. I had the most amazing trip. Everything went smoothly, tour guides were informative, knowledgeable and really friendly. Spain is such a beautiful and rich in culture country and I was able to get the best of it all with Gate 1. I highly recommend Gate 1. PS..I will be traveling with Gate 1 again!

Andy

Buyer beware - please read! I trusted Gate 1 to book 2 pre-nights on an upcoming Colombia tour (this is NOT part of package). The hotel they selected was double the price that is available on any travel or hotel website. Making matters worse, the hotel is 11 miles from where all the attractions are. When I brought this to Gate1's attention, they told me there was a 50% cancellation which I thought was steep and unusual with the travel date being 30+ days out. I asked if they could a) find me a comparable hotel property by the main attraction b)match the competition's price c)refund me for the 2 nights on the basis of doing the right thing. The manager researched the options and told me that they couldn't help me. I was told in the future to purchase pre and post nights on my own. I wish they would of been transparent and shared this with me from the beginning. I do expect a travel company to have ethics, integrity and do the right thing. This has been very disappointing. Something is wrong here.

jane anable

We were thrilled with our recent vacation booked through Gate 1 Travel. Venice for 2 nights followed by a wonderful RCL cruise to Greek Islands and Montenegro. The hotel Abbazia was just as a Venetian hotel should be -- quaint and with lovely people who work there. It was a converted monastery. There was the original wooden Pulpit in the lobby. Rooms were roomy and clean. Transfers from and to airport were included. And if there are any problems (which we really didn't encounter), the concierges can call the local Gate 1 office to solve them. You just can't beat the price that Gate 1 offers for their trips -- and they cover everything. We will definitely will use Gate 1 very often in the future. We usually travel with family and use at least two rooms. Our next trip may be London. We also want to do another cruisetour in Europe.

Kim & Sam

I have taken 6 tours with Gate1 and always come away amazed at how incredibly complete, well organized and reasonably priced each one turns out to be. The itineraries always include some local flavor and ensure that your knowledge of the places you visit goes well beyond any travel guide book. I have found that the caliber of tour managers is always beyond my expectations with typically more than 10 years of experience and education to deliver excellent presentation and information. My recent tour to Ecuador and Peru was made really special because of the skills of our tour managers Carlos (Ecuador) and Odon (Peru) due to their intense first hand knowledge of the country but also the deep history of these great destinations. I am really looking forward to my next Gate1 trip to Croatia/Slovenia & Italy.

Mary Ackermann

My husband and I just went on Gate 1's 10 Classic Ecuador/Amazon tour. We've never had a better tour guide than Jose Naranjo. He was always there asking each of us daily if everything were ok.He was a walking history book making our excursions so much more meaningful.The blow gun demonstration/participation,floating down the river on the homemade raft,the exotic haciendas with little water bottles in our beds and fireplaces at our feet, the folklorico show with excellent food,trying foods we'd never been exposed to like ants,bees,grubs,and beetles,seeing so many majestic powerful waterfalls,riding in baskets across the canyons and forests were just a few of the exciting and different things we were able to do on this trip.We had so much fun there, we're thinking of going back to Ecuador which is not something we've ever done before-return to any country- because we love seeing and doing new things and this trip was full of them. I'm 72 and this was, most certainly, one of our best trips ever.

Fuji Kim

13 Day Affordable Croatia & Slovenia with Venice Nov, 6, 2014 We have enjoyed all of our Gate 1 trips because of how well they are organized. The guides, hotels and food are all a great value. We even stayed in a 5 star hotel. I also like the fact that you can select your flights. Our guide Maja was a real pro, she was very insightful. Our fellow travelers were most enjoyable and I was glad to see a wide range of ages and experiences in the group. Our Venice guide, Joia, went out of her way to make our Venice stay memorable.

Jani Ward

We recently took a Gate1 River Cruise with some of our friends. The trip included a pre-tour of Prague 7 day cruise on Danube and post tour of Budapest. The crew on The Sound of Music was absolutely top notch in service. They were knowledgeable friendly humorous and quite accommodating. We gave them a ten. Our primary guide and all of the local tour guides during all of our stops exhibited a high degree of professionalism and knowledge of their surroundings. Their expertise and care in attending to our needs made our trip quite memorable. We would be remiss if we didn't mention how happy we were with the quality and presentation of all of our meals. This was our third experience with Gate1 and we have never been disappointed. Susan & Lou Avallone

Lauren Boretti

My younger sister , my son & I traveled on Gate One's Affordable Ireland tour to celebrate to 100th anniversary of the Easter Uprising . People say the hotel rooms are very small. Don't believe it The 3 hotels we stayed in very ample for us even with three beds in the room.. The tour bus was very comfortable and the driver pleasant. A competing tour company claims that even though they are more expensive they will save you money by including admission costs to exhibits We did not have to pay a penny to see museums, castles, the Cliffs of Moher ,the Blarney stone and more., it was already included in our package. If you happen to go on a tour with Gate 1s travel guide Kay Cleary you will be very fortunate. She was very knowledgeable , pleasant, gracious , fun and thorough . I highly recommend traveling with Gate one.

Peggy Phalen

We just returned from a tour of Morocco. The tour and the country exceeded our expectations in all areas. The country, the sights, the people where fantastic. The tour guide as very knowledgeable and informative. The accommodations where were very good including the breakfasts. The guide referred us to many very good restaurants for the meals that were not included. The optional tours to Essaouira and the dunes in Merzouga were well worth the additional cost.

Candy Crane

Our combination land tour (Poland -> Budapest) and river cruise tour (Budapest -> Prague) was excellent. The guides were very knowledgeable, all arrangements worked out as planned, and the pace was just right. The hotels were first rate - the same as used by Viking and Uniworld, and the overall price of the trip was lower than that of other cruise lines. It's our second trip with Gate 1 Travel, but I anticipate taking more in the future.

Elena Kofner

My girlfriend and I enjoyed the 12 day Greece and Greek Isles tour. September weather was perfect for visiting, and the Greek people were very gracious to visitors. The places we visited were well maintained. There was no obvious evidence of the economic downturn reported for the country. Our trip combined four nights on a ship for island hopping, with the other nights at mainland hotels. This was our third trip with Gate 1. As in the past, the accommodations were very nice, and the guides very knowledgeable.I have already booked another trip with Gate 1 to visit Amsterdam in April.

Deborah Gong

I have been doing independent travel as well as group but I now can tell everyone that you can not go wrong if you're traveling with Gate 1 escort guide tour. My experiences with Gate1 to Spain, Greek, Peru & Turkey - every trip gets better and better. You don't have to schedule yourself, book flights & hotel, where to eat, studying its history/cultures, all HASSLE FREE, Gate 1 provides and do all that for you in Best! Gate 1 provides learning experiences, gives you the insight, opens up new perspectives to your everyday life. I think it's important to know that Gate1 is also giving us the opportunity to do good by contributing 50 dollars on every booking to schools for the young. YOU DON'T JUST GAIN the experiences to yourself but YOU ARE SHARING with FUTURE OF THE WORLD - Cooooool!

zach doppel

10 days Classic Ecuador and Amazon Adventure was my first trip with Gate 1. This was a great experience. Every stage of the trip went perfect and enjoyable. Even the weather was cooperating. My trip was May 29-June 7, most of the time the weather was nice and comfortable with some little rains. Each hotel was great and the next one was even better. I loved the itinerary that included not only site seeing but also historical and cultural highlights as well as interaction with local people and communities. Our tour manager Alfredo Carrera made our tour very special. His amazing knowledge in history and natural science, enthusiasm, kindness, great personality and sense of humour, together with an excellent tour itinerary, made our tour an amazing and unforgettable experience. Our bus driver Luis Acosta was a great driver and very pleasant person, and made our bus rides safe and comfortable. All the personnel working for our tour in Ecuador were very pleasant, very helpful and very well organized. I will definitely consider Gate1 tours for my future travel plans and recommend Gate 1 Travel to my friends.

Niranjan Madia

France is the fifth trip my wife and I have taken with Gate 1: Greek Islands, 2 river trips, Italy and now France. Each trip has been fantastic! I love that you stay in wonderful hotels near the most interesting sites. In Avignon, we literally stayed next to the Papal Palace. Our tour guide Clare was the best. Not only was she extremely organized, knowledgeable & friendly, she went out of her way to provide sites to see during our free-time, and handled several emergencies for tour members extremely well. We recommend Gate 1 Travel to all our friends. We will certainly be traveling again with Gate 1.

Evelyn Tan

Just recently returned from a Gate1Travel trip to Iceland. Although the weather did not exactly cooperate with us during our trip, everything seemed to be taken care of by our guide, Julia and all at Gate1. Julia recommended good restaurants for authentic Icelandic food, and shared her love of music and theater. If you ever decide to do a guided tour, Gate1 and Iceland are a perfect match

Lipika Hayet

My husband and I recently returned from a Fall Colors Tour with Gate1 Travel. We toured MA, NH & VT. The tour was extremely well organized. Our tour guide, Cathy, was a wealth of knowledge and made the trip fun. We were also fortunate to have a wonderful bus driver, Bill. He has lived in Massachusetts his whole life and knew some hidden "special" places. This was our first Gate1 trip and it won't be our last. You get a lot of value for your money compared to other travel companies.

Stuart Watson

My wife and I went on a 10 day tour to Peru in June, 2014 with Gate 1. We have been to 30 countries, and always do it independently (most recently Panama in March, 2014). However, when I considered the logistics involved (inter-county flights, train to Macchu Picchu, boat on Lake Titicaca), the altitude changes (0 feet in Lima to over 12,000 feet at the Lake), and the fact we would be spending multiple nights in the Amazon jungle on our own prior to starting our tour of Peru, I decided to give Gate 1 a try. It was a good decision. We did not use them for our flights to or from Peru, or for our airport transports. None of the 24 members of our tour had used Gate 1 before. We were all pleased. The danger of group travel is landing with a group of people that you hate. Gate 1 did everything possible to break down walls and help us bond. The tour manager was excellent in this regard. Although we ranged in age from 15 to 70, we truly became a cohesive, caring family. The hotels, meals, buses, and guides were top knotch. We could definitely not have seen as much on our own in this amount of time. I would highly recommend Gate 1 for any trips to Peru. Thank you. Stephen Stewart, Chicago.

Bob Muscato

Me and my family just returned to our home of NYC after our GATE 1 trip to Italy. We traveled all the way from Venice to the Amalfi region with so many stops along the way to major cities and historical sites (Venice, Rome, Florence, Assisi, Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri - Amalfi region) it was absolutely magical. The itinerary was the best I found for Italy! It was my first time to Italy, and it was my dream trip to travel there with my family. Our tour manager Susana Bardo was an absolute dream, she took excellent care of not just my family but everyone on our tour group. She was charming, generous with tips and information, and full of passion for her country, and was a big part of why our trip was perfection. Many of our local guides were amazing as well. My favorite local guide was Ricardo who took us around Florence and was so knowledgeable about everything you would have thought he was an art historian. It was our first time traveling with Gate 1, and it will not be our last. Gate 1 travel got us into some of Italy's most famous and busiest attractions effortlessly, while we saw lines of people waiting for hours to get into museums and historical sites. We were VIP at so many of the sites and most often the first group to be let into them. I feel like we saw more of the country then we would ever be able to on our own. If you are doing a guided tour be prepared to walk a lot (I averaged about 16,000 steps per day on my iphone) and have an packed schedule full of events. This is not a downside, we were able to see so much because of the schedule. But for people who would like a more leisurely pace I would suggest not selecting a guided tour. We loved every moment of our trip, we made memories that we will cherish forever. Thank you Gate 1 and to our tour manager Susana!

David L

I just returned from a 15 day to Portugal, Morocco, and Spain. What a trip that was. I really enjoyed the places we visited, the convenience of the hotel locations which allowed us to walk to local attractions. But most of all, the tour director Carmen Martin. We called her Mother Superior for her firm, fair, direct, and concerns for the welfare of the tourists. Thank to her experiences of the regions we were able to have enough time to visit the local attractions as well as avoiding pick-pocketing, being cheated by the local vendors. This was my 5th trip with Gate 1 Travel and are planning the next one with this agency. I will definitely recommend Gate 1 Travel to friends and family members. Lien T.

Joe Gangloff

My husband and I just came back from our second trip with Gate1, this time it was the 10-day affordable Peru. The first one was in December 2014 for a 5 day trip to Iceland. Both trips are highly recommended but our trip in Peru was one of our best trip so far. Peru is a must place to see, top on anyone's "bucket" list if not the top. Our trip was most enjoyable from our tour guide Edgard Mendivil, our "friends" in our group, the hotel, the sites, the people. We lucked out on our tour guide, Edgar as an arachaelogist and university professor is very knowledgeable of the history, economics, social life, politics, cultural and the local people of Peru. Thank you so much Gate1 for a wonderful experience. Mary Ann San Juan

Michael Downey

This was our second trip with Gate1 and we wouldn't changed anything about it. Budapest, Vienna, and Prague everything was absolutely gorgeous and the attractions were stunning. The local tour guides in each city were highly knowledgable of their town and helpful with getting around. Our tour guide Robert Hedger was incredibly nice and was knew a lot of information about each city. The meals were exceptionally delicious and the hotels were always comfortable. Overall, this tour was amazing and definitely exciting. Mercedes and Leonardo Rodriguez, Angelica Milla FL

Ian Nguyen

I can’t say enough about our 6-day trip to Iceland with Gate 1. My boyfriend and I are both 25 and found Gate 1 through Groupon. Iceland had been on our radar for some time, and the price and description made the trip irresistible. Everything exceeded our expectations! Gate 1 made everything very easy. All of the tours were exactly what we would have wanted to see on our own – and we had none of the hassle that comes with booking individually. Case in point, we extended our trip an extra day and booked a day tour through another company, which really put into perspective how great Gate 1 is. We immediately missed our tour guide, Gugga (Gudbjorg Eiriksdottir), the efficiency, professionalism, and the friends we had made within the tour group. Gugga was such a wonderful guide!! She made us laugh constantly with funny tidbits and insights that only a native would know. She intuitively knew to linger at a particular spot when other tour busses had left to catch the northern lights our very first night. We were also very lucky to stay at the Arnarhvoll Centre Hotel (although tricky to pronounce!). Breakfast was provided every morning on the top floor, which overlooked the harbor and mountains in the distance. Our room had a view of the Harpa concert hall, which is beautifully lit at night and was especially intriguing to 2 architects! There was an ideal balance of guided tours and free time to explore Reykjavik. Iceland is definitely a magical place; I would recommend to everyone!!!

Tatyana Golod

I recently returned from Gate 1's 8 Day Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island tour. I had been to this area before on my own, but being with a Gate 1 escorted tour taught me so much more. We had a small group of 14 very nice people. Our tour guide, Karen Josey was absolutely fantastic. She took care of every detail from arranging wake-up calls for the group to giving out information sheets each evening with the next day's time of wake-up call, breakfast time, boarding the bus time, a weather forecast, suggestions for what to wear, and complete descriptions of what we were going to see. I have never met someone so organized. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. The itinerary covered the best of things to see and do in the Maritime Provinces. Our accommodations were outstanding. The food was excellent, however, I gained about 5 pounds eating lobster twice a day, not to mention blueberry pie and COW's ice cream. I highly recommend this tour.