Marigold Tours

Perhaps it was your lack of customer service, if it's taken you 2 years to respond, it just confirms terrible communication and a huge big lack of customer service. You proved it by your lack of response to initial contact and late response to my review. Pity the people who travel with you. End of discussion. Namaste
Feb 13th, 2023

Great small group tours, everything is taken care of you just relax and enjoy the journey
Jan 25th, 2023

Mar 19th, 2021

Great range in the shop and priced well
Feb 3rd, 2021

This trip had been on my bucket list for a while and it covered a big area to travel. I had no expectations for this trip keeping an open mind that this country's diversity and culture had many differences that I would normally be use to. My trip started with a organised transfer to the hotel to meet the guide and other members of the group. Many of us who travel are so conformed to western tradition that travelling in a country like this where the rules are very different can be confronting. Flying in this country I found its best to firstly listen to the guides instructions and check with them about any queries as scheduling is very tight. Travelling by bus had its own complexity such as varied road maintenance in different areas can cause delays. Towns with road changes that weren't there before or have a public procession on the roads that can cause delays for hour's, but all out of the control of the guide or the driver. This can be a stressful on the group but it was also an opportunity to observe what was happening around us which became great topics of discussion, especially with shops and signage. One of the most eye opening discussions is the road rules with traffic driving on the same side back towards you, and load size that almost ran you off the road yo get around them. Accommodation on the trip I found to be a mix of the old and the new, normally a story accompanied with interesting aspects associated with the culture's, food, and history. The hotels ranged from modern with most aspects meeting western expectations to well established hotels being brought into the modern era, and then some more traditional hotels with less modern convenience such as a elevator. All rooms I can confirm were spacious, self contained, and with aircon and even wifi. Food during the trip I found to vary greatly and did look to guidance from the tour guide as I had advised them on allergies and dislikes . This didn't mean that I would try something new as I believe that you don't know if you don't try. I did find that some food with cultural tradition in the western world can taste very different to the area's we visited and had the same dish in that area. I found my taste buds varied from most in the group and asking for the dish to be more spicy did not mean adding more heat. The dishes have a blend of spices for the area so more spices meant more pronounced flavours. I had learnt to ask for a side dish of fresh chillies or sauce or dishes that specifically used chilli. Shopping is very personal and I do advise to check with the guide. There is alot to choose from and in most cases it becomes a business transaction over a drink with staff parading multiple design's and colors. It can be a group discussion or one on one which you would need to be sure about your purchase as it becomes who is the best negotiator . If you are a seasoned negotiator this is for you and again the guide will advise on rules if there's any. Many item's that are oversized or too heavy for luggage can be negotiated to be home delivered with insurance cover. My overall trip meet my expectations with variety, culture, food, and unique experiences.
Mar 14th, 2020