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Golden West Adventure Reviews

37 Golden West Adventure reviews from past travellers that booked with Global Journeys.
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Golden West Adventure   4 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2019
Overall, I liked the tour and had a good time. Craig Cherry, the Tour Director was awesome, very knowledgeable of the places we visited, funny the entire trip and enjoyed his commentaries. Jayson was a great driver and got us to/from destinations safely. The accommodation was very good in some places and very average in others. I would have preferred ...read more to have more breakfasts as there were only 4 breakfasts included in this 15-day trip. The optional excursions were mostly good and sights were breathtakingly scenic! I would highly recommend this tour to all my friends and definitely interested in travelling with Cosmos again.
Wonderful tour through the Golden West of USA 2 , SA, Australia, Oct 2019
From the moment we contacted Global Journeys to the time we boarded our plane for the return trip to Australia everything was organised and hassle free. Our Travel Director (Craig) and our Coach Driver (Jason) were a mountain of information and assistance with some unexpected surprises thrown in. The majority of accommodation was as expected except ...read more for one or two of them were below par due to renovations happening. My only complaint is that breakfasts should be included as it was a tad annoying having to find a breakfast spot first thing in the morning though Craig did point us in the right direction.. The motel/hotels that did provide breakfast made for a more relaxed morning pack up and boarding of the coach of course the breakfast would bump up the cost but we were still paying for it on a daily basis. All in all it was a great tour with highlights every day.
Golden West Adventure 1 , NSW, Australia, Aug 2019
Enjoyed the trip. Very well organised. Both Tour director & coach driver were very experienced and responsible. Very happy with most of the hotels except for a strong smoke smell in the room at Las Vegas. Hotel changed me to another room the next day. Coach was very comfortable.
LA and beyond 5 , VIC, Australia, Jul 2019
This was by far the best trip we have taken with Cosmos. The tour was well planned, the tour leader (Judi) was brilliant giving us all heaps of info, telling us the quickest away to get to places etc. The driver was the best, never stressing in the heavy traffic and even got off to remind a car that he was in the bus lane.
Fantastic holiday 3 , NSW, Australia, May 2019
Whole experience of this holiday was fantastic. From the initial booking to the Tour Guide (Linda), our coach driver (Jason), our adventures along the way... Great vacation.
Trip of a lifetime 6 , VIC, Australia, Oct 2017
This was my second Cosmos tour and I have to say it was another great tour. I met two lovely ladies on the UK tour I did last year and they became my travel buddies for this trip. We saw some amazing places - some favourites were the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park & Las Vegas. The tour was for 16 days which I think was long enough, having 3 ...read more days in Vegas & San Fran was great.

Our Driver Craig was very quiet but a nice guy and our tour guide Craig Cherry was great, very knowledgeable and helpful. We had a coach of 25 people and everyone of us were Australian, came away with some more friends to keep in touch with.

The only downside was that we travelled as a triple and were told beforehand that in the room we would either get a rollaway bed or a pull out couch for the 3rd bed, that didn't happen. Apart from that the majority of the accommodation was great. A couple of places were a bit dodgy but they were just overnight stops (get in late/leave early) and we had a couple of hotels where we had Wi-Fi issues and that was a problem for me in San Francisco as I had work stuff I needed to sort out.
The 16 Day Golden West of USA was an excellent holiday/experience/education   5 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2017
The Excellent Bits:
1. Our tour director, Ken Hartford, was very experienced, knowledgeable, passionate about California, prepared, organised, entertaining and could second-guess just about everyone's needs. Jason, our driver, was skilful, courteous and careful.
2. Wi-Fi on the coach.
3. The 3 night stays in Las Vegas and San Francisco gave ...read more us a chance to get a feel for the places as well as a break from living out of a suitcase.
4. The Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park.
5. The included tour of Alcatraz.

The Good Bits:
1. 5 included breakfasts at some of the overnight stops.
2. Monterey Aquarium (optional)
3. 17 mile Drive/Pebble Beach

Overall:
This tour exceeded our expectations in almost ALL areas. In our opinion it was a 4-star tour at a 3-star price. Thank you Cosmos and Hannah at Global Journeys.
A very well organised trip with a great variety of included excursions.   1 , New Zealand, Sep 2017
Our tour guide, John was extremely knowledgeable of the areas we traveled and often had lots of extra info and stories as we were driving along. This is an easy & safe way to see places that would be too tiring to do as a road trip for a couple, so was made very relaxing by coach trip. Only downside was a few very long days and a couple of very early ...read more starts.

Some of the overnight stops were a bit remote with not a great selection of restaurants around but most of the hotels were very comfortable and nicely appointed. Harrahs in Las Vegas is under renovations and has been for a long time and I think Cosmos needs to have either an alternative hotel or make sure its guests are accommodated in the already renovated floors and rooms as there was a lot of noise & dust during the day but in saying that we weren't in our room during work hours.
Cosmos Western Treasures 15 day Tour 4 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2017
Just arrived back from a fabulous 15 day tours of Western USA. We were very impressed with the whole process from booking the tour to completion. The booking process on Global Journeys website was easy. The Tour Director was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful - nothing was too much trouble for him. The Bus Driver was friendly, very experienced ...read more and handled the busy roads without any problems. The highlights were our helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon, El Capitan and Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the differences in the landscape of California, Arizona and Nevada and the magnificent clear photos we were able to take of San Francisco from Twin Peaks.
Memorable trip 3 , NSW, Australia, May 2017
This was our 2nd Cosmos trip [previously we travelled on Route 66] We had a fantastic tour director and driver on our 1st tour, so we wondered whether this could be replicated. It certainly was, our guide Ken and driver Randy worked beautifully together. Ken was a keen nature lover, so gave us in-depth explanations of the flora and fauna along the route. ...read more We were given a day by day trip planner, so we knew exactly what we were doing daily, and the arrival and departure times.

Yosemite and the Grand Canyon were trip highlights, but the quaint towns [and shopping] along the way were great too. Las Vegas also has a lot to offer besides gambling! All hotels were of an acceptable standard, the beds always comfy, and the free continental breakfasts at some were enough to satisfy! Most on our tour were over 55, but a family, a young married couple, and a gay couple also gelled into a cohesive group! A thoroughly enjoyable trip at an affordable price!
Wonderful trip through the Golden West 1 , NSW, Australia, May 2017
We booked this Globus tour because it offered us time to do our own thing during the trip. We were not disappointed, the tour inclusions gave us a good insight into each location but allowed us sufficient time to see things we wanted to see. We travelled during May and has terrific weather except for one very cold day at the Grand Canyon. The group ...read more we travelled with were a very friendly lot from five countries but were mostly Australians. The Tour Director Deanna and driver Jason were exceptional, offering great advice about every location we stopped at. They couldn't do enough for us. Would definitely travel with Globus again and have already recommended this tour company to others.
Well organised tour through the West Coast 1 , Queensland, Australia, May 2017
Excellent support from Global Journeys. Good time of the year to travel May / June. Visits the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam. Think about stopping over in Honolulu on the way home for a little R & R.
Awesome trip! 2 , VIC, Australia, Sep 2016
We booked this trip as it was our first time to the USA and neither my husband nor I wanted to worry about driving. We travelled with our ten year old daughter and were keen to see and experience as much of the west coast as we could in just over two weeks. We were not disappointed at all! Everything went as smooth as it possibly could, from checking ...read more in earlier in LA to when we left to continue our holiday at Disneyland. The tour guide was exceptional and it was apparent that he was very experienced and knowledgeable about all of the areas which we visited. He was proactive in offering dinner suggestions at each location, as well as local maps and areas to avoid! The coach driver was just as exceptional and delivered us safely to our next destination each day with some friendly banter and jokes along the way!

The actual tour itself ticked all of the boxes for us and covered the big ticket items which we had on our lists (Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Hollywood etc), but we also got to see some of the lesser known country side and desert which just enhanced our experience. The accommodation, in most instances was more than acceptable, there were a couple of places which we visited where I thought the accommodation could have been a little better than it was, however also understand that there were limited options in some of the smaller towns. Everywhere we stayed was clean and comfortable though. It would have been easier and more convenient if all of the accommodations offered continental breakfasts, especially given some of the early mornings which were had.
Well organised and Great trip 0 , Qld, Australia, Jul 2016
We had a great trip, our tour guide Jose was excellent and had a broad knowledge of all areas visited and went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great holiday. Highlights were the Grand Canyon and walking across the Golden Gate Bridge. I would recommend Global Journeys to anyone who wants a well organised holiday with a special thanks to Yvonne ...read more who did our booking.
Doubts Cosmos would supply the goods but... 1 , QLD, Australia, May 2016
Comparing Operators before our trip, I had doubts Cosmos would supply the goods but it turned out to be a fantastic trip. Very happy with Emily from Global Journeys.
Evenly spread with activities and time to ourselves 0 , VIC, Australia, Jun 2015
Excellent tour, the 16 days were evenly spread with activities and time to ourselves. The tour Guide Jose Lemus was very professional and had excellent knowledge of all areas of the tour. The tour highlights from our perspective were the Grand Canyon, Vegas, Yosemite National park and the streets of San Francisco. The people were of all ages and very ...read more nice, mostly Australians. Looking forward to taking another tour in the future.
So much to see, so many different landscapes 0 , Australia, Sep 2014
Holiday was perfect, except probably chose the wrong time of the year in terms of waterfalls etc at Yosemite. Loved the west coast even more than the east coast, so much to see, so many different landscapes. And the American people cannot be faulted.
Excellent trip 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
This was an excellent trip for which we were fortunate enough to have gorgeous weather (even in Seattle). Since it is essentially a road trip we were travelling most days and, except for the major cities, spending one night only at the hotels/motels. As most of these were well up to Cosmos standards (and San Francisco was way beyond!) this wasn't ...read more a hardship. But it's something to bear in mind if you don't like living out of a suitcase. The only hotel that disappointed was the Wyndham Garden in San Diego, not so much as the type or size or the rooms as the location, which is far from down town. The inclusions, particularly Hearst Castle and the California winery, were outstanding, and the options were well worth considering and of a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this tour for those not familiar with the north western coast of the USa - but try to get good weather. It's not a route that would hold your interest in rain, mist or fog. Linda, our Tour Leader, added immensely to the enjoyment of the trip.
Loved the circuit 0 , Australia, Aug 2014
Loved the circuit - perhaps too long in Vegas if you are not a punter or like to shop. I found heaps to do with the optional excursions but others struggled.
I was more than pleased and enjoyed a wonderful experience 0 , Australia, Jul 2014
What a great result. I had never travelled with Cosmos before so had an open mind as to what to expect. Well,I was more than pleased and enjoyed a wonderful experience. I had booked as a 'twin share' but there wasnt any other starter in that category so I enjoyed a single room by myself at no extra cost. The tour guide/director, Linda Perez was fantastic ...read more and gave us information all the time as to where we were and the local history. She was passionate in her job and took care of us all. Our driver, Piroshka, was brilliant in driving a big coach and gave a troublefree comfortable drive for the 15 days on the road. There were 35 of us on the coach, mainly Australians and NZ'ers with three Poms and two Germans, so a bit of international flavour. We all got along well and nobody was ever late for morning takeoff which was welcome. The choice of hotels was good and all were comfortable and I had a good nights sleep everywhere. As for the western US where we travelled, the scenery was something else, especially at the Grand Canyon and Yosemite National Park. Many other scenic points where also interesting. Im looking forward to going on other tours with Cosmos and can thoroughly recommend them and Global Journeys for their professionalism. All in all - 5 stars out of 5 and thats hard to beat.
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