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18 reviews

★★★★★Travelled Mar 2026

The train alone is worth it

Our guide Nuwan knew which side of the carriage would have the best view on the Ella train, and which tea factory still did tastings by hand. Small details, every day. Hotels were lovely, especially the bungalow in Ella.

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Hannah R.United Kingdom · Emerald Island Classic
★★★★★Travelled Apr 2026

Ran like a train timetable

A guide met us at every station, the ryokan in Takayama was the best night of the holiday and the group of 10 was just right. Expensive, but you can see where the money goes.

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Daniel K.Germany · Kyoto & the Japanese Alps
★★★★★Travelled Jan 2026

A plan by the next morning

We asked for a private trip around our flights and had a full plan the next morning. Nadeesha changed it twice without a fuss, and our driver Nuwan felt like family by the end. Three nights in Baa Atoll to finish was perfect.

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Priya & SamAustralia · Private tour, Sri Lanka + Maldives
★★★★★Travelled Dec 2025

Long days, wonderful places

I travelled solo and shared a room with another guest, which saved the single supplement. The group of 11 felt like friends by day three. Some drives in Rajasthan were very long; I would add a night in Udaipur.

Reply from Ish TravelThank you, Maya. You are right about the drive to Udaipur. From next season the tour has an extra night there.
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★★★★★Travelled Feb 2026

Two leopards on day 4

Paying half up front and the rest after we landed made booking easy. The departure filled a week later, so we were glad we did not wait. Two leopards and a sloth bear in Yala.

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Tom W.United Kingdom · Leopards & Lagoons
★★★★★Travelled Jan 2026

Chiang Mai cooking class was the highlight

Great mix of temples and beach. The cooking class in Chiang Mai and the longtail day around Krabi were the highlights. Our guide spoke excellent French too.

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★★★★★Travelled Nov 2025

Beautiful reef, small hiccup

Snorkelling with mantas was unforgettable. Our seaplane was delayed by two hours on arrival, but the team kept us informed on WhatsApp and the resort held dinner for us.

Reply from Ish TravelThanks Raj. Seaplane times depend on the weather; we are glad the team kept you updated.
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★★★★★Travelled Jun 2026

Slow and beautiful

We wanted a slow trip and that is what we got. Mornings in the rice terraces, afternoons by the pool. Our villa in Munduk had the best view I have ever woken up to.

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★★★★★Travelled Aug 2025

Perfect first visit

We did the classic route privately with our two teenagers. The kids loved Sigiriya at sunrise and the safari; we loved the food. Every hotel was a good choice.

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Chris & JoNew Zealand · Emerald Island Classic
★★★★★Travelled Sep 2025

Lovely walks, too much rain

The walks were beautiful and the bungalows charming, but it rained most afternoons and two walks were shortened. The guide made a real effort to find alternatives.

Reply from Ish TravelThank you for the honest review, Anna. September can be wet in the hills; we now say this more clearly on the tour page and suggest the drier months.
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Anna B.Germany · Tea Trails & Bungalows
★★★★★Travelled Mar 2026

We saw a tiger

Ranthambore delivered: a tigress and two cubs on our second drive. The Taj at sunrise was crowded but still magical. Very well organised.

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Michael O.United States · Golden Triangle & Tigers
★★★★★Travelled Feb 2026

Our honeymoon, done right

Every hotel had a small surprise for us and the planning was faultless. The water villa at the end was a dream.

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Sofia G.Italy · Island to Atoll
★★★★★Travelled Dec 2025

Great islands, busy beaches

The island hopping was fun and the group was friendly. Some beaches near Phi Phi were crowded at midday; our guide got us out early, which helped.

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Kenji T.Japan · Andaman Island Hopping
★★★★★Travelled May 2026

Came home a new person

A week of treatments, yoga and quiet. The doctor at the resort was excellent and the food was delicious. Exactly what I needed.

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Lucy H.United Kingdom · Ayurveda Reset Retreat
★★★★★Travelled Jan 2026

Hard, but worth every step

Proper trekking with village homestays. The guide was patient with the slower walkers. Bring good boots.

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Jonas P.Netherlands · Northern Thailand Trek
★★★★★Travelled Apr 2026

Blossom in full bloom

Timing was perfect for the blossom in Kyoto and at Chureito pagoda. Small group, lovely ryokans, and the train passes were all sorted for us.

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Olivia D.Canada · Japan Cherry Blossom Trail
★★★★★Travelled Feb 2026

Blue whale on the first morning

We saw a blue whale within an hour of leaving Mirissa. The rest of the tour along the south coast was relaxed and the food was great.

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Farah A.United Arab Emirates · Whales & the Deep South
★★★★★Travelled Jan 2026

Peaceful and well planned

Two nights on our own houseboat and a week of Ayurveda. Everything ran smoothly, and the team called to check on us twice.

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Peter & AnnAustralia · Kerala Ayurveda & Backwaters

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